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Balloch Primary School

Balloch, West Dunbartonshire · G83 8FA

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About Balloch Primary School

Balloch Primary School is a primary school in Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 261 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.2:1. 3% of pupils have English as an additional language. 82% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Town
Balloch
Phase
Primary
Type
Local Authority
Denomination
Non-denominational
Address
Carrochan Road, Balloch, G83 8FA
Phone
01389 773951

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025
261
Pupil roll
13.6
Teachers (FTE)
19.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
23.7
Avg class size
Pupils by gender134 girls · 127 boys
Additional support needs48% of pupils
English as an additional language3% of pupils
Registered for free school meals82% of pupils

Roll by stage

P1
31
P2
30
P3
35
P4
46
P5
36
P6
39
P7
44

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (57%)Q5 · least deprived (7%)

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 2018

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 achievementSatisfactory

This inspection is more than five years old — the school may have changed since. Check the latest report for the current position.

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 Balloch Primary School?
Balloch Primary School is a primary school in Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Balloch Primary School have?
Balloch Primary School has 261 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Balloch Primary School?
The pupil–teacher ratio at Balloch Primary School is 19.2:1.
Where is Balloch Primary School?
Balloch Primary School is located at Carrochan Road, Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, G83 8FA.
How is Balloch 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 Balloch Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.