How many pupils does Claypotts Castle Primary School have?

Claypotts Castle Primary School has 375 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Claypotts Castle Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Claypotts Castle Primary School is 16.2:1.

Where is Claypotts Castle Primary School?

Claypotts Castle Primary School is located at 9 Balloch Place, Dundee, Dundee City, DD4 8TB.

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

Claypotts Castle Primary School

Dundee, Dundee City · DD4 8TB

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About Claypotts Castle Primary School

Claypotts Castle Primary School is a primary school in Dundee, Dundee City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 375 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 7% of pupils have English as an additional language. 84% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Dundee City →
Town: Dundee
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 9 Balloch Place, Dundee, DD4 8TB
Phone: 01382 307770
Email: claypottscastleprimary@dundeeschools.scot
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

375

Pupil roll

23.2

Teachers (FTE)

16.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender188 girls · 187 boys

Additional support needs53% of pupils

English as an additional language7% of pupils

Registered for free school meals84% 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 2023

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 assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionVery Good

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 Claypotts Castle Primary School?: Claypotts Castle Primary School is a primary school in Dundee, Dundee City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Claypotts Castle Primary School have?: Claypotts Castle Primary School has 375 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Claypotts Castle Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Claypotts Castle Primary School is 16.2:1.
Where is Claypotts Castle Primary School?: Claypotts Castle Primary School is located at 9 Balloch Place, Dundee, Dundee City, DD4 8TB.
How is Claypotts Castle 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 Claypotts Castle Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.