What are the best primary schools in Na h-Eileanan Siar?

This guide ranks the top 18 state primary schools in Na h-Eileanan Siar by their most recent Education Scotland inspection grade. Schools rated Excellent appear first, followed by Good, then others. Within each grade, schools with more pupils rank higher.

How are primary schools in Na h-Eileanan Siar ranked?

Schools are ranked by their latest Education Scotland grade. We use official inspection data updated regularly from government sources. For exam-based comparisons, see our league tables.

How do I apply for a primary school in Na h-Eileanan Siar?

Applications are usually made through your local authority during the autumn term for entry the following September. Most state primaries use distance from home as a key admissions criterion. Check each school's admissions policy for details.

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Top-Rated Primary Schools in Na h-Eileanan Siar

The 18 highest-rated state primary schools in Na h-Eileanan Siar, sorted by their most recentEducation Scotland inspection grade. Use our league tables to compare inspection grades and our interactive map to find schools near you.

Na h-Eileanan Siar has 18 state primary schools, serving children from P1 through to P7. The area includes 24 faith schools, alongside non-denominational council options.

How this list is ranked

Education Scotland grade first (Excellent → Unsatisfactory on the six-point "How good is our school?" scale), with pupil roll as a tiebreaker. Un-inspected schools rank below graded ones. Scotland's inspection cycle is long, so many grades are several years old — each school shows its inspection date; always check the most recent report.

Sources: Education Scotland inspection reports · Official school census data (DfE / SG / WG / DENI) · last refreshed monthly from official sources.

Not used in this ranking: Exam results, parent satisfaction, admissions difficulty, fees, scholarship generosity, leaver destinations.

“Best” is a shorthand. The right school for your child depends on their needs, the commute, admissions priority, and many other factors this list cannot capture.

Key Primary Admissions Dates

1
Enrolment week (P1) — January (varies by council)
2
Placing requests deadline — March (varies by council)
3
Offers issued — April–May
4
Term starts — Mid-August

Exact dates vary by local authority. Check your council's website for confirmed deadlines.

18primaries ranked

0Excellent

14Good

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Sgoil Bhaile a Mhanaich(School)

StatePrimaryNon-denominationalGaelic medium (Gàidhlig)

96 pupils

Very Good

Shawbost School

StatePrimaryNon-denominationalGaelic medium (Gàidhlig)

42 pupils

Very Good

Iochdar Primary School

StatePrimaryNon-denominationalGaelic medium (Gàidhlig)

39 pupils

Very Good

Leverhulme Memorial School

StatePrimaryNon-denominationalGaelic medium (Gàidhlig)

13 pupils

Very Good

Stornoway Primary School

StatePrimaryNon-denominationalGaelic medium (Gàidhlig)

309 pupils

Good

Laxdale Primary School

StatePrimaryNon-denominationalGaelic medium (Gàidhlig)

151 pupils

Good

Sgoil an Rubha(School)

StatePrimaryNon-denominationalGaelic medium (Gàidhlig)

132 pupils

Good

Back School

StatePrimaryNon-denominationalGaelic medium (Gàidhlig)

111 pupils

Good

Sgoil-nan-Loch(School)

StatePrimaryNon-denominationalGaelic medium (Gàidhlig)

96 pupils

Good

Daliburgh School

StatePrimaryNon-denominationalGaelic medium (Gàidhlig)

73 pupils

Good

Lionel School

StatePrimaryNon-denominationalGaelic medium (Gàidhlig)

61 pupils

Good

Breasclete Primary School

StatePrimaryNon-denominationalGaelic medium (Gàidhlig)

26 pupils

Good

Eoligarry Primary School

StatePrimaryNon-denominational

15 pupils

Good

Pairc Primary School

StatePrimaryNon-denominational

6 pupils

Good

Tong Primary School

StatePrimaryNon-denominationalGaelic medium (Gàidhlig)

81 pupils

Satisfactory

Uig Primary School

StatePrimaryNon-denominationalGaelic medium (Gàidhlig)

20 pupils

Satisfactory

Sgoil an Taobh Siar(School)

StatePrimaryNon-denominationalGaelic medium (Gàidhlig)

76 pupils

Awaiting inspection

Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath(School)

StatePrimaryNon-denominationalGaelic medium (Gàidhlig)

65 pupils

Awaiting inspection

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Data refreshed 20 Aug 2026

Generated from our verified dataset of official inspection and admissions data · Reviewed April 2026 · How we write

Top-Rated Primary Schools in Na h-Eileanan Siar

Na h-Eileanan Siar has 18 state primary schools, serving children from P1 through to P7. The area includes 24 faith schools, alongside non-denominational council options.

How this list is ranked

Sources: Education Scotland inspection reports · Official school census data (DfE / SG / WG / DENI) · last refreshed monthly from official sources.

Not used in this ranking: Exam results, parent satisfaction, admissions difficulty, fees, scholarship generosity, leaver destinations.

“Best” is a shorthand. The right school for your child depends on their needs, the commute, admissions priority, and many other factors this list cannot capture.