Arbirlot Primary School is a mixed, non-denominational, primary school in the parish of Arbirlot, Angus, Scotland. The school is the successor to various village schools in Arbirlot that have existed since at least the late 16th century.
The children are taught in two composite classes, usually P1-P3 and P4-P7. There are two full-time teachers and a school secretary, additionally there are specialist visiting teaching staff, class room assistants and domestic staff. Also parents and other members of the community assist with reading and other activities.
The school buildings date to 1876 (with accommodation for 129 children). The building was listed as a Category C(S) listed building on the Historic Scotland Building register in 2004. It is described as being an 'interesting example of a rural parish school with unusual detailing'.
Two new classrooms were added in the late 1970s. As well as classrooms the school has a combined dining hall and gym, kitchen, staff room, school office and library. In 2007 a new playing field was completed as a joint project between Angus Council and the local community.
In 2007 the school was awarded the Foundation for Environmental Education's Green Flag under its Eco-Schools programme.
Most children go on to Arbroath High School after leaving Arbirlot.
A nursery class operates in the mornings at the school, using one of the original 1876 classrooms. In the afternoons an independent play group uses the nursery facilities. A parent and toddler group also meets at the school.
In 1879 the average attendance was 81 children, and the annual budget was £58.12s.-.
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