How many pupils does Dunbar Primary School have?

Dunbar Primary School has 916 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Dunbar Primary School is 17.5:1.

Where is Dunbar Primary School?

Dunbar Primary School is located at Lammermuir Crescent, Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42 1DG.

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

Dunbar Primary School

Dunbar, East Lothian · EH42 1DG

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About Dunbar Primary School

Dunbar Primary School is a primary school in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 916 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.5:1. 2% of pupils have English as an additional language. 74% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: East Lothian →
Town: Dunbar
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Lammermuir Crescent, Dunbar, EH42 1DG
Phone: 01368 863773
Email: dunbar.ps@dunbarprimary.elcschool.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

916

Pupil roll

52.3

Teachers (FTE)

17.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

22.3

Avg class size

Pupils by gender433 girls · 483 boys

Additional support needs30% of pupils

English as an additional language2% of pupils

Registered for free school meals74% of pupils

Roll by stage

119

131

113

129

157

143

124

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (1%)Q5 · least deprived (11%)

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 May 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 inclusionSatisfactory

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 Dunbar Primary School?: Dunbar Primary School is a primary school in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Dunbar Primary School have?: Dunbar Primary School has 916 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Dunbar Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Dunbar Primary School is 17.5:1.
Where is Dunbar Primary School?: Dunbar Primary School is located at Lammermuir Crescent, Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42 1DG.
How is Dunbar 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 Dunbar Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.