How many pupils does Burnside Primary School have?

Burnside Primary School has 317 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Burnside Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Burnside Primary School is 18.3:1.

Where is Burnside Primary School?

Burnside Primary School is located at Thomas Street, Carnoustie, Angus, DD7 7JZ.

How is Burnside Primary School inspected?

Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read Burnside Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Burnside Primary School

Carnoustie, Angus · DD7 7JZ

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About Burnside Primary School

Burnside Primary School is a primary school in Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 317 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 77% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Angus →
Town: Carnoustie
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Thomas Street, Carnoustie, DD7 7JZ
Phone: 01241 465371
Email: Burnside@angusschools.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

317

Pupil roll

17.3

Teachers (FTE)

18.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender150 girls · 167 boys

Additional support needs22% of pupils

Registered for free school meals77% of pupils

Roll by stage

Source: Scottish Government, School Level Summary Statistics 2025(annual pupil & teacher census). Figures are as at census day; small counts may be suppressed.

Education Scotland inspection

Last inspected April 2018

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Leadership of changeExcellent

Learning, teaching and assessmentVery Good

Raising attainment and achievementVery Good

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionExcellent

This inspection is more than five years old — the school may have changed since. Check the latest report for the current position.

Find the full report on Education Scotland ↗

Source: Education Scotland inspection grades, via Scottish Government (information as at 1 April 2025). Six-point scale: Excellent · Very Good · Good · Satisfactory · Weak · Unsatisfactory.

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Burnside Primary School?: Burnside Primary School is a primary school in Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Burnside Primary School have?: Burnside Primary School has 317 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Burnside Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Burnside Primary School is 18.3:1.
Where is Burnside Primary School?: Burnside Primary School is located at Thomas Street, Carnoustie, Angus, DD7 7JZ.
How is Burnside Primary School inspected?: Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read Burnside Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.