Schools

In this section

Curriculum For ExcellenceInformation about the implementation of Curriculum for Excellence in Orkney.Links for Teachers, Pupils and ParentsLinks to useful websites for teachers, pupils and parents.Schools FAQsFrequently asked questions related to schools and education.School Contact InformationContact information for schools in Orkney.School CateringInformation on school catering services.School EnrolmentsInformation on school enrolment in Orkney.School TransportInformation about school transport in Orkney.Term Holiday and Closure DatesDetails of the school calendar.Parental InvolvementInformation about Education and Leisure Services Parental Involvement.Young Enterprise ScotlandInformation on the Young Enterprise Scotland initiative.School Crossing PatrolsInformation about School Crossing Patrol Officers.Education NewslettersInformation and newsletters from Education and Leisure Services.School Emergency ClosuresInformation on school emergency closures.SEEMIS Click and GoInformation about SEEMIS and the Click and Go system.Video Conference System ISDN NumbersInformation about video conference system ISDN numbers.

Schools

Orkney has a school population of approximately 3,000. There are two senior secondary schools located in the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness. Three Junior High Schools, located on Westray, Sanday and Stronsay, provide education from nursery up to secondary school fourth year and the North Walls Junior High provides education from nursery up to secondary second year.

Image of the front of Burray Primary School

There are 17 Primary Schools and a Halls of Residence, located in Kirkwall, to permit island pupils to attend Kirkwall Grammar School. The Council encourages wide community use of the school estate, recognising school buildings as a valuable community asset. Of the Council’s 17 primary schools, 15 are designated as community schools and there is some community use of all our schools.