Callander Primary School
Bridgend, Callander, FK17 8AG · Stirling
Callander’s School Grade A− against Scotland’s towns
What stands out about Callander Primary School
- Scotland publishes no results by primary school, so it has no letter
- Classes average 20.2 pupils, against 23.7 across Scotland
Pupils
Pupil census · September 2025Callander Primary School had 242 pupils in September 2025, with 19.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 12 pupils for each. 16% in the least deprived fifth (each fifth holds a fifth of Scotland’s people, on the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation). 18% of pupils in P6 and P7 are registered for free school meals (every P1 to P5 pupil gets them free). 84 pupils have an additional support need recorded, 35% of the roll, against 37% across Scotland’s primary schools. 5% are learning English as an additional language.
Scottish Government, summary statistics for schools in Scotland 2025, school level. Small counts are withheld.
Schools near Callander Primary School
Every mainstream school within 3 km. Secondaries are squares, with their letter; Gaelic-medium schools are teal.
The five nearest
- McLaren High · Non-denominational · 0.4 km
- Port of Menteith PS · Non-denominational · 7.7 km
- Thornhill PS · Non-denominational · 8.7 km
- Deanston PS · Non-denominational · 10.5 km
- Strathyre PS · Non-denominational · 11.6 km
Schools of the same phase near Callander Primary School
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.
Callander Primary School: common questions
How good is Callander Primary School?
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 Callander Primary School?
242 in September 2025, in classes averaging 20.2 pupils.
How do I get a place at Callander Primary School?
Through Stirling 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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