How many pupils does Southesk Primary School have?

Southesk Primary School has 187 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Southesk Primary School is 16.8:1.

Where is Southesk Primary School?

Southesk Primary School is located at Hill Place, Montrose, Angus, DD10 8BP.

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

Southesk Primary School

Montrose, Angus · DD10 8BP

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About Southesk Primary School

Southesk Primary School is a primary school in Montrose, Angus, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 187 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.8:1. 3% of pupils have English as an additional language. 86% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Angus →
Town: Montrose
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Hill Place, Montrose, DD10 8BP
Phone: 01674 907535
Email: Southesk@angusschools.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

187

Pupil roll

11.1

Teachers (FTE)

16.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender97 girls · 90 boys

Additional support needs32% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Registered for free school meals86% 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 February 2020

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

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Southesk Primary School?: Southesk Primary School is a primary school in Montrose, Angus, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Southesk Primary School have?: Southesk Primary School has 187 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Southesk Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Southesk Primary School is 16.8:1.
Where is Southesk Primary School?: Southesk Primary School is located at Hill Place, Montrose, Angus, DD10 8BP.
How is Southesk 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 Southesk Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.