How many pupils does Whiteness Primary School have?

Whiteness Primary School has 78 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Whiteness Primary School is 11.3:1.

Where is Whiteness Primary School?

Whiteness Primary School is located at Whiteness, Shetland, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9LJ.

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

Whiteness Primary School

Shetland, Shetland Islands · ZE2 9LJ

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About Whiteness Primary School

Whiteness Primary School is a primary school in Shetland, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 78 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 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: Whiteness, Shetland, ZE2 9LJ
Phone: 01595 745380
Email: whiteness@shetland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

6.9

Teachers (FTE)

11.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

19.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender40 girls · 38 boys

Additional support needs28% of pupils

English as an additional language0% 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 June 2024

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentVery Good

Raising attainment and achievementVery Good

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 Whiteness Primary School?: Whiteness Primary School is a primary school in Shetland, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Whiteness Primary School have?: Whiteness Primary School has 78 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Whiteness Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Whiteness Primary School is 11.3:1.
Where is Whiteness Primary School?: Whiteness Primary School is located at Whiteness, Shetland, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9LJ.
How is Whiteness 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 Whiteness Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.