How many pupils does Urafirth Primary School have?

Urafirth Primary School has 19 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Urafirth Primary School is 6.8:1.

Where is Urafirth Primary School?

Urafirth Primary School is located at Heylor, Shetland, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9RH.

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

Urafirth Primary School

Shetland, Shetland Islands · ZE2 9RH

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About Urafirth Primary School

Urafirth Primary School is a primary school in Shetland, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 19 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 6.8:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 58% 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: Heylor, Shetland, ZE2 9RH
Phone: 01595 807460
Email: urafirth@shetland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

2.8

Teachers (FTE)

6.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

9.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender9 girls · 10 boys

Additional support needs47% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals58% of pupils

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 October 2024

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

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 Urafirth Primary School?: Urafirth Primary School is a primary school in Shetland, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Urafirth Primary School have?: Urafirth Primary School has 19 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Urafirth Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Urafirth Primary School is 6.8:1.
Where is Urafirth Primary School?: Urafirth Primary School is located at Heylor, Shetland, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9RH.
How is Urafirth 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 Urafirth Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.