How many pupils does Burravoe Primary School have?

Burravoe Primary School has 7 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Burravoe Primary School is 4.7:1.

Where is Burravoe Primary School?

Burravoe Primary School is located at Burravoe, Yell, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9AY.

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

Burravoe Primary School

Yell, Shetland Islands · ZE2 9AY

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Burravoe Primary School

Burravoe Primary School is a primary school in Yell, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 7 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 4.7:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 71% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Shetland Islands →
Town: Yell
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Burravoe, Yell, ZE2 9AY
Phone: 01595 807088
Email: burravoe@shetland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

1.5

Teachers (FTE)

4.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals71% of pupils

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 November 2015

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 Burravoe Primary School?: Burravoe Primary School is a primary school in Yell, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Burravoe Primary School have?: Burravoe Primary School has 7 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Burravoe Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Burravoe Primary School is 4.7:1.
Where is Burravoe Primary School?: Burravoe Primary School is located at Burravoe, Yell, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9AY.
How is Burravoe 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 Burravoe Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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