How many pupils does North Roe Primary School have?

North Roe Primary School has 15 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at North Roe Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at North Roe Primary School is 8.8:1.

Where is North Roe Primary School?

North Roe Primary School is located at North Roe, Shetland, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9RY.

How is North Roe Primary School inspected?

Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read North Roe Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

North Roe Primary School

Shetland, Shetland Islands · ZE2 9RY

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About North Roe Primary School

North Roe Primary School is a primary school in Shetland, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 15 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 8.8:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Shetland Islands →
Town: Shetland
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: North Roe, Shetland, ZE2 9RY
Phone: 01595 745685
Email: northroe@shetland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

1.7

Teachers (FTE)

8.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender6 girls · 9 boys

Additional support needs60% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (0%)

Source: Scottish Government, School Level Summary Statistics 2025(annual pupil & teacher census). Figures are as at census day; small counts may be suppressed.

Education Scotland inspection

Last inspected May 2017

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Leadership of changeSatisfactory

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionSatisfactory

This inspection is more than five years old — the school may have changed since. Check the latest report for the current position.

Find the full report on Education Scotland ↗

Source: Education Scotland inspection grades, via Scottish Government (information as at 1 April 2025). Six-point scale: Excellent · Very Good · Good · Satisfactory · Weak · Unsatisfactory.

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is North Roe Primary School?: North Roe Primary School is a primary school in Shetland, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does North Roe Primary School have?: North Roe Primary School has 15 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at North Roe Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at North Roe Primary School is 8.8:1.
Where is North Roe Primary School?: North Roe Primary School is located at North Roe, Shetland, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9RY.
How is North Roe Primary School inspected?: Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read North Roe Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.