Welcome to Tayvallich Primary School and ELC
Welcome to Tayvallich Primary School’s website. We are a small friendly school, with lots going on.
Our school is situated near the shore of Loch Sween on the Argyll coast of Scotland. We pride ourselves on having a welcoming ethos and a strong partnership between staff, pupils and parents.
Our school values and aims have been developed with the pupils, staff and families and we work together to ensure that all children in our school community are nurtured to be Ready, Respectful and Safe. We work to promote children’s and human rights in all we do and are committed to becoming a Rights Respecting School.
Find our calendar and upcoming events by following the link here.
Tayvallich Primary School
Tayvallich, By Lochgilphead
PA31 8PW
Head Teacher – Donna Scholefield
Phone – 01546 870220
Email – enquiries-tayvallich@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Week Beginning 26th January 2026
Important Information: P4-7 Rugby P4-7 Rugby will be continuing with Arran Martin every Thursday. Please continue to ensure that your child(ren) come to school wearing their rugby kit and sensible trainers. Bring school uniform to change into after. We suggest packing pants, socks and hoodies just in case, as we

YesFest Pendle 2025
Wednesday 25th to Friday 27th June saw Mrs Carter, Mrs Speechley, Charlie (Glassary), Ellie and Maisie travel to Colne Farm in Lancashire. The three children had volunteered and been selected to be the first Scottish delegates at YesFest. YESfest introduces 8, 9 and 10-year-old children to peer networks and gives