How many pupils does Cockenzie Primary School have?

Cockenzie Primary School has 310 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Cockenzie Primary School is 18.2:1.

Where is Cockenzie Primary School?

Cockenzie Primary School is located at Osborne Terrace, Cockenzie, East Lothian, EH32 0BX.

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

Cockenzie Primary School

Cockenzie, East Lothian · EH32 0BX

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About Cockenzie Primary School

Cockenzie Primary School is a primary school in Cockenzie, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 310 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.2:1. 77% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: East Lothian →
Town: Cockenzie
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Osborne Terrace, Cockenzie, EH32 0BX
Phone: 01875 811327
Email: cockenzie.ps@cockenzie.elcschool.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

310

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

18.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender151 girls · 159 boys

Additional support needs22% of pupils

Registered for free school meals77% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (3%)Q5 · least deprived (34%)

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 2014

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

Improvements in performanceWeak

Learners' experiencesSatisfactory

Meeting learning needsWeak

The curriculumWeak

Improvement through self-evaluationWeak

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 Cockenzie Primary School?: Cockenzie Primary School is a primary school in Cockenzie, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Cockenzie Primary School have?: Cockenzie Primary School has 310 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Cockenzie Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Cockenzie Primary School is 18.2:1.
Where is Cockenzie Primary School?: Cockenzie Primary School is located at Osborne Terrace, Cockenzie, East Lothian, EH32 0BX.
How is Cockenzie 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 Cockenzie Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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