Primary school

Scalloway Primary School

Shetland Islands

Scalloway, Shetland, ZE1 0TN
01595 743777
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School Rating
Very Good
ACEL 2024/25
Denomination
Non-denominational
Pupil Roll
132
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Scotland avg: 13.7:1

Rating & Performance

ACEL attainment, 2024/25 — Scottish Government data (via datamap-scotland.co.uk FOI request). Average of P1/P4/P7 combined results across reading, writing, numeracy and listening & talking. Not adjusted for deprivation.

Very Good

ACEL Attainment: % Pupils Meeting Expected Level

Scalloway Primary School
88%
Shetland Islands avg
78%
Scotland avg
81%
Education Scotland inspection (2017-05-22): Good — average score 4.25/6
  • Leadership of change (QI 1.3): 4/6
  • Learning, teaching and assessment (QI 2.3): 4/6
  • Raising attainment and achievement (QI 3.2): 4/6
  • Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion (QI 3.1): 5/6

Nearby Primary Schools

Hamnavoe Primary School
5.3 km · Shetland Islands
Good
Sound Primary School
5.6 km · Shetland Islands
Very Good
Bell's Brae Primary School
6.7 km · Shetland Islands
Very Good
Tingwall Primary School
6.7 km · Shetland Islands
Satisfactory

Local Area Insights

Key information about the area surrounding this school.

Average Property Prices

Shetland Islands

TypeLocalScotland avg
Detached£214,388£346,189
Semi-detached£150,485£213,165
Terraced£105,833£169,308
Flats£77,263£112,016

UK House Price Index, March 2026. Council-area averages — prices vary within each authority.

Crime Rate

Shetland Islands

Low

179 crimes per 10,000 people (Scotland average: 539).

LowHigh

Recorded Crime in Scotland 2024–25, Scottish Government. All recorded crimes per 10,000 population.