A small school with big ambition

Head's Welcome

Welcome to Isla Primary School

From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll see what makes our school so special. Nestled in the beautiful Angus countryside, on the edge of the Cairngorms, Isla Primary is more than just a place to learn—it’s a place to grow, explore, and belong.

Here, children explore, create and learn every day, whether inside the classroom, in the playground or out in our beautiful surroundings. 

Our small school community means every child is known, valued and supported to each their full potential. From our house teams - Peel, Reekie Linn and Balintore, to our exciting clubs, trips, outdoor adventures  and sports, there's always something for children to enjoy and be proud of.

At Isla, we believe that learning is not just about academics and the curriculum for excellence, it’s about developing the whole child. We focus on nurturing resilience, empathy, and a love of learning that will last a lifetime. We are proud of our strong community connections, our vibrant curriculum, and the opportunities we provide for children to explore, achieve, and make memories that stay with them forever.

Our school building was built in 2010 and has been designed to reflect the shapes of local farm buildings and the rolling hills that surround us, making it a true part of our landscape.

As Headteacher, my commitment is simple: to ensure that Isla Primary remains a warm, inclusive, and inspiring place where every child has the opportunity to flourish. I look forward to welcoming you and your family into our school community.

Why choose Isla Primary?

• A school at the heart of our community
• Small school, big opportunities
• Parental involvement through: SeeSaw school app, Parent Council, Learner Led Conferences, open afternoons and info sharing sessions

• We follow the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence
• Languages - children learn Spanish, French and Scots
• Free Breakfast club - Rise and Shine drop in from 8.20am - 9.00am
• Welly Wednesdays - every Wednesday afternoon we learn outside, making use of a local forest within walking distance
• Clubs & Activities - football, running, reading, coding, paths for all walking, cooking, gardening, singing, music, annual ski trip, hiking, residential trips, visits to museums, the theatre, local businesses and more
• Awards we have won
  • Digital Schools Award
  • Reading School - Silver Award
  • Fair Trade Fair Active Award
  • LEAF - Learning About Forests award
  • Sports Scotland Gold Award
  • UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting School
• Committees
  • Pupil Council
  • Eco committee
  • Digital committee
• Support for every learner - additional support is given to any child who requires help to consolidate their learning or to access the curriculum. We work closely with parents, our local ASN team and other agencies.