Sgoil an Taobh Siar
Barvas, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0RA · Na h-Eileanan Siar · near Stornoway
Stornoway’s School Grade C− against Scotland’s towns
What stands out about Sgoil an Taobh Siar
- Scotland publishes no results by primary school, so it has no letter
- Teaches in Gaelic
- Classes average 15.2 pupils, against 23.7 across Scotland
Pupils
Pupil census · September 2025Sgoil an Taobh Siar had 76 pupils in September 2025, with 7.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 10 pupils for each. 0% in the least deprived fifth (each fifth holds a fifth of Scotland’s people, on the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation). 12 pupils have an additional support need recorded, 16% of the roll, against 37% across Scotland’s primary schools. 76 are taught in Gaelic.
Scottish Government, summary statistics for schools in Scotland 2025, school level. Small counts are withheld.
Schools near Sgoil an Taobh Siar
Every mainstream school within 3 km. Secondaries are squares, with their letter; Gaelic-medium schools are teal.
The five nearest
- Shawbost · Non-denominational, Gaelic-medium · 10.5 km
- Back · Non-denominational, Gaelic-medium · 14.5 km
- Tong PS · Non-denominational, Gaelic-medium · 14.7 km
- Laxdale PS · Non-denominational, Gaelic-medium · 14.7 km
- Stornoway PS · Non-denominational, Gaelic-medium · 16.4 km
Schools of the same phase near Sgoil an Taobh Siar
Nearest first, within the same nation, as the crow flies. Up to 8 km, or 25 km where there are fewer than three nearby. Catchments and admissions rules decide which school a child gets.
Sgoil an Taobh Siar: common questions
How good is Sgoil an Taobh Siar?
Scotland doesn’t publish results by primary school, so there is no letter. Education Scotland’s inspection reports are the best guide.
How many pupils go to Sgoil an Taobh Siar?
76 in September 2025, in classes averaging 15.2 pupils.
How do I get a place at Sgoil an Taobh Siar?
Through Na h-Eileanan Siar council. A child living in the school’s catchment area gets a place; families outside it can make a placing request, granted where there is room.
Not on this page yet: Education Scotland’s latest inspection and attendance.
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