Welcome to Skeld Primary School.

Skeld Primary School is a one-teacher primary school that is situated in a small rural crofting community in the West Mainland of Shetland.
The school is a non-denominational school catering for pupils from nursery to P7 – ages 3 to 12.

Are we unique, well we like to think so.

• We value outdoor learning and play experiences.
• We supply wet weather clothing to all our pupils
• We embed a Nurturing ethos – understanding that ALL behaviour is communication
• We offer lunchtime and after school activities to our pupils during the year
• We know all of our parents on a first name basis
• The children have a say in their education and are very good negotiators.

All of the above make the children successful learners, responsible citizens, confident individuals and effective contributors

The original school was built in 1877 along with an attached schoolhouse which was used as the school until 1997.

This old building has been retained and is now the hall used for P.E., assemblies, concerts and school gatherings.

The old schoolhouse now houses the office, staffroom and storage rooms.

In 1997 the old building was modernised and a bright and welcoming extension was built.

The school now has a purpose-built nursery, two classrooms, a multipurpose room used for art and music, a dining room, a library, cloakrooms, and wet area facilities. The school has a walled tarmac playground with a stunning view across the sea to Fitful Head, a sheltered area and a separate area for nursery outdoor learning.

There is a large grass pitch,  a plantation of young trees and an outdoor adventure playground.