In Scotland, almost a third of all primary schools have not been inspected in a decade or more. These seven schools across the country have gone the longest without an official inspection.
A spokesperson from Education Scotland said: “Schools are selected for inspection each year on a proportionate basis, using a sampling approach and predetermined set criteria rather than a cyclical approach.
“In Scotland, overall responsibility for the quality of education and securing continuous improvement sits with the local authority.
"There is a three-level approach to evaluating and improving education: schools have a responsibility to evaluate their performance; local authorities have responsibility for the quality of education in their area; and the third level is scrutiny activity carried out by HM Inspectors of Education."
1. Happyhansel Primary School
Happyhansel Primary School, in the Shetland Islands, has not had an official inspection in 15 years. Photo: Google
2. Shiskine Primary School
Shiskine Primary School, in North Ayrshire, has not had an official inspection in 15 years. Photo: Google
3. Corrie Primary School
Corrie Primary School, in North Ayrshire, has not had an official inspection in 15 years. Photo: Google
4. Rum Primary School
Rum Primary School, on the Isle of Rum, has not had an official inspection in 15 years. Photo: Google