How many pupils does Southmuir Primary School have?

Southmuir Primary School has 159 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Southmuir Primary School is 12:1.

Where is Southmuir Primary School?

Southmuir Primary School is located at Prosen Road, Kirriemuir, Angus, DD8 5AT.

How is Southmuir 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 Southmuir Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Southmuir Primary School

Kirriemuir, Angus · DD8 5AT

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About Southmuir Primary School

Southmuir Primary School is a primary school in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 159 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12:1. 3% of pupils have English as an additional language. 85% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Angus →
Town: Kirriemuir
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Prosen Road, Kirriemuir, DD8 5AT
Phone: 01575 526060
Email: Southmuir@angusschools.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

159

Pupil roll

13.3

Teachers (FTE)

12:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

17.7

Avg class size

Pupils by gender76 girls · 83 boys

Additional support needs32% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Registered for free school meals85% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (40%)Q5 · least deprived (4%)

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 June 2011

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceVery Good

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

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 Southmuir Primary School?: Southmuir Primary School is a primary school in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Southmuir Primary School have?: Southmuir Primary School has 159 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Southmuir Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Southmuir Primary School is 12:1.
Where is Southmuir Primary School?: Southmuir Primary School is located at Prosen Road, Kirriemuir, Angus, DD8 5AT.
How is Southmuir 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 Southmuir Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.