How many pupils does Downfield Primary School have?

Downfield Primary School has 271 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Downfield Primary School is 15.6:1.

Where is Downfield Primary School?

Downfield Primary School is located at 20 Haldane Crescent, Dundee, Dundee City, DD3 0JP.

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

Downfield Primary School

Dundee, Dundee City · DD3 0JP

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Downfield Primary School

Downfield Primary School is a primary school in Dundee, Dundee City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 271 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 4% of pupils have English as an additional language. 79% 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: 20 Haldane Crescent, Dundee, DD3 0JP
Phone: 01382 307800
Email: downfieldprimary@dundeeschools.scot
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

271

Pupil roll

17.4

Teachers (FTE)

15.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.6

Avg class size

Pupils by gender132 girls · 139 boys

Additional support needs28% of pupils

English as an additional language4% of pupils

Registered for free school meals79% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (59%)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 February 2024

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

Leadership of changeSatisfactory

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Downfield Primary School?: Downfield Primary School is a primary school in Dundee, Dundee City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Downfield Primary School have?: Downfield Primary School has 271 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Downfield Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Downfield Primary School is 15.6:1.
Where is Downfield Primary School?: Downfield Primary School is located at 20 Haldane Crescent, Dundee, Dundee City, DD3 0JP.
How is Downfield 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 Downfield Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.