How many pupils does Sandness Primary School have?

Sandness Primary School has 8 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Sandness Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Sandness Primary School is 4:1.

Where is Sandness Primary School?

Sandness Primary School is located at Sandness, Shetland, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9PL.

How is Sandness 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 Sandness Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Sandness Primary School

Shetland, Shetland Islands · ZE2 9PL

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About Sandness Primary School

Sandness Primary School is a primary school in Shetland, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 8 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 4:1. 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: Sandness, Shetland, ZE2 9PL
Phone: 01595 744236
Email: sandness@shetland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

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 2018

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

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Sandness Primary School?: Sandness Primary School is a primary school in Shetland, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Sandness Primary School have?: Sandness Primary School has 8 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Sandness Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Sandness Primary School is 4:1.
Where is Sandness Primary School?: Sandness Primary School is located at Sandness, Shetland, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9PL.
How is Sandness 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 Sandness Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.