How many pupils does Sound Primary School have?

Sound Primary School has 213 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Sound Primary School is 13.5:1.

Where is Sound Primary School?

Sound Primary School is located at Lerwick, Shetland, Shetland Islands, ZE1 0LY.

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

Sound Primary School

Shetland, Shetland Islands · ZE1 0LY

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About Sound Primary School

Sound Primary School is a primary school in Shetland, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 213 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 79% 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: Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0LY
Phone: 01595 744982
Email: sound@shetland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

213

Pupil roll

15.8

Teachers (FTE)

13.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.7

Avg class size

Pupils by gender110 girls · 103 boys

Additional support needs37% of pupils

Registered for free school meals79% of pupils

Roll by stage

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 April 2010

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceVery Good

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

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 Sound Primary School?: Sound Primary School is a primary school in Shetland, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Sound Primary School have?: Sound Primary School has 213 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Sound Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Sound Primary School is 13.5:1.
Where is Sound Primary School?: Sound Primary School is located at Lerwick, Shetland, Shetland Islands, ZE1 0LY.
How is Sound 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 Sound Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.