Directory of schools

Achahoish Primary is a small non-denominational school situated about eleven miles from Lochgilphead on the Kilberry road. The area around the school is rural upland located within Knapdale National Scenic Area.

Within Ardrishaig Primary School every effort is made to maintain a bright welcoming environment. We believe that education is a two way process between home and school and our ethos is based on a sound partnership between staff parents and pupils. Each child is encouraged to develop their full potential.

Bowmore Primary is a semi-open plan building situated to the west of the village of Bowmore, but within a few minutes walk of the centre, shops and main facilities. It hosts a Gaelic Medium Unit and a pre-school unit for both mainstream and Gaelic pupils alongside the mainstream school.

Carradale Primary is a rural school set in the village of Carradale, serving the communities from Saddell to the south and Grogport to the north. We strive for effective learning and teaching through our positive ethos, teamwork and flexibility. We aim to nurture children’s self-esteem and to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding in all areas of the curriculum.

Craignish Primary is a non-denominational school, situated in the village of Ardfern on the Craignish peninsula. Its catchment area covers the peninsula and extends as far north as Arduaine. The school is situated in the heart of the village and has had major refurbishment and extension in recent years. It now has the facilities to meet the needs of pupils and adults with additional support needs. The school enjoys strong links with parents and the community in general who are extremely supportive of the children in all that they do.

Dalintober Primary School and pre school unit is situated in the northern part of Campbeltown. Its catchment area covers half of the town and extends some ten miles into the rural areas lying to the north of the town.

Drumlemble Primary School is a non-denominational school serving the villages of Machrihanish and Drumlemble and the surrounding farming community on the south side of the Laggan plain, three miles to the east of Campbeltown.

Furnace Primary school is a small rural school which occupies a central position in the village of Furnace. It is the focal point of many community activities having very close links with the parents and the local community.

Gigha Primary School was built in 1897 and has been modernised to a very high standard. An extension was built in 2006- 2007, extending the accommodation to two classrooms, office, staffroom and a multi- purpose room and kitchen. School meals are served from the main kitchen and meals-on-wheels go out to the elderly twice a week on request.

Glassary Primary is a non-denominational school situated in the attractive village of Kilmichael, near Lochgilphead in the Mid-Argyll area of Argyll and Bute Council.

Glenbarr Primary is a non-denominational rural school situated fourteen miles north of Campbeltown on the A83. It serves a wide catchment area which includes the villages of Muasdale, Glenbarr and Bellochantuy.

Inveraray Primary is situated in the Royal Burgh of Inveraray and serves the local catchments area. The school was built in 1964 and is a bright and well equipped building.