How many pupils does Barnhill Primary School have?

Barnhill Primary School has 358 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Barnhill Primary School is 18.5:1.

Where is Barnhill Primary School?

Barnhill Primary School is located at Falkland Crescent, Broughty Ferry, Dundee City, DD5 3SQ.

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

Barnhill Primary School

Broughty Ferry, Dundee City · DD5 3SQ

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About Barnhill Primary School

Barnhill Primary School is a primary school in Broughty Ferry, Dundee City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 358 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.5:1. 2% of pupils have English as an additional language. 71% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Dundee City →
Town: Broughty Ferry
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Falkland Crescent, Broughty Ferry, DD5 3SQ
Phone: 01382 436993
Email: barnhillprimary@dundeeschools.scot
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

358

Pupil roll

19.4

Teachers (FTE)

18.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.6

Avg class size

Pupils by gender172 girls · 186 boys

Additional support needs27% of pupils

English as an additional language2% of pupils

Registered for free school meals71% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (2%)Q5 · least deprived (75%)

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 changeVery Good

Learning, teaching and assessmentVery Good

Raising attainment and achievementVery Good

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 Barnhill Primary School?: Barnhill Primary School is a primary school in Broughty Ferry, Dundee City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Barnhill Primary School have?: Barnhill Primary School has 358 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Barnhill Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Barnhill Primary School is 18.5:1.
Where is Barnhill Primary School?: Barnhill Primary School is located at Falkland Crescent, Broughty Ferry, Dundee City, DD5 3SQ.
How is Barnhill 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 Barnhill Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.