How many pupils does West Barns Primary School have?

West Barns Primary School has 113 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at West Barns Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at West Barns Primary School is 17.1:1.

Where is West Barns Primary School?

West Barns Primary School is located at West Barns, Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42 1TZ.

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

West Barns Primary School

Dunbar, East Lothian · EH42 1TZ

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About West Barns Primary School

West Barns Primary School is a primary school in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 113 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 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: West Barns, Dunbar, EH42 1TZ
Phone: 01368 863209
Email: westbarns.ps@westbarns.elcschool.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

113

Pupil roll

6.6

Teachers (FTE)

17.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

22.6

Avg class size

Pupils by gender44 girls · 69 boys

Additional support needs34% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (6%)

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 November 2013

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

Improvements in performanceSatisfactory

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

The curriculumSatisfactory

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 West Barns Primary School?: West Barns Primary School is a primary school in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does West Barns Primary School have?: West Barns Primary School has 113 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at West Barns Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at West Barns Primary School is 17.1:1.
Where is West Barns Primary School?: West Barns Primary School is located at West Barns, Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42 1TZ.
How is West Barns 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 West Barns Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.