How many pupils does Scalloway Primary School have?

Scalloway Primary School has 132 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Scalloway Primary School is 13.9:1.

Where is Scalloway Primary School?

Scalloway Primary School is located at Scalloway, Shetland, Shetland Islands, ZE1 0TN.

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

Scalloway Primary School

Shetland, Shetland Islands · ZE1 0TN

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About Scalloway Primary School

Scalloway Primary School is a primary school in Shetland, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 132 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 80% are registered for free school meals. 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: Scalloway, Shetland, ZE1 0TN
Phone: 01595 743777
Email: scalloway@shetland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

132

Pupil roll

9.5

Teachers (FTE)

13.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender66 girls · 66 boys

Additional support needs44% of pupils

Registered for free school meals80% of pupils

Roll by stage

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 changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionVery Good

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 Scalloway Primary School?: Scalloway Primary School is a primary school in Shetland, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Scalloway Primary School have?: Scalloway Primary School has 132 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Scalloway Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Scalloway Primary School is 13.9:1.
Where is Scalloway Primary School?: Scalloway Primary School is located at Scalloway, Shetland, Shetland Islands, ZE1 0TN.
How is Scalloway 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 Scalloway Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.