A new report has found that 84 of Scotland’s primary schools ensure that almost ever primary seven pupil is up to standard in reading, writing, numeracy, listening and talking.
The Sunday Times report used data submitted by schools in each of the four categories to come up with a mark out of a maximum of 400.
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A total of 1,197 primary schools provided data for the annual Achievement in Curriculum for Excellence Levels publications, with the remaining 729 on the government database not participating, either because no children were up to standard, the school roll was too small or the data was not collected centrally.
Schools with a higher proportion of deprived pupils were weighted to rise up the league table to recognise their achievement in delivering a good education despite the challenges of poverty.
The schools were then placed in a league table according to how well they were performing.
In the area covered by Highland Council a total of 17 primaries received at least 360 points - with one earning full marks.
Here are the top 11.
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5. Ben Wyvis Primary School
Dingwall's Ben Wyvis Primary School dropped 10 marks in each of the numeracy and writing categories to finish with a creditable 380 points out of 400 in the report. Fewer than 10 per cent of its pupils are 'very deprived' and the school has a pupil-to-teacher ratio of 22.6. | Google Maps
6. Duncan Forbes Primary School
Duncan Forbes Primary School, in Culloden, also scored 380 out of 400, dropping 10 marks in the numeracy and writing categories and with fewer than 10 per cent of its 265 pupils coming from 'very deprived' backgrounds. The school has a pupil attendance rate of 92.1 per cent. | Google Maps
7. Bridgend Primary School
Located in Alness, Bridgend Primary School dropped 20 marks and 10 marks in the writing and reading categories respectively to earn 370 out of 400 points in the report. Between 20-30 per cent of its 275 pupils are classed as being 'very deprived' and the school employs 15 teachers with an average class size of 25.2. | Google Maps
8. Pennyland Primary Schoo
The second of three Highland primaries to score 270 points in the report is Pennyland Primary School, in Thurso, which dropped 10 points in each of the reading, writing and numeracy categories, with fewer than 10 per cent of its pupils coming from 'very deprived' backgrounds. Its 162 pupils are taught by 10 teachers, | Google Maps