How many pupils does Elphinstone Primary School have?

Elphinstone Primary School has 45 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Elphinstone Primary School is 14.5:1.

Where is Elphinstone Primary School?

Elphinstone Primary School is located at Main Street, Elphinstone, East Lothian, EH33 2LX.

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

Elphinstone Primary School

Elphinstone, East Lothian · EH33 2LX

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About Elphinstone Primary School

Elphinstone Primary School is a primary school in Elphinstone, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 45 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.5:1. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: East Lothian →
Town: Elphinstone
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Main Street, Elphinstone, EH33 2LX
Phone: 01875 610358
Email: elphinstone.ps@elphinstone.elcschool.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

3.1

Teachers (FTE)

14.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

22.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender22 girls · 23 boys

Additional support needs42% 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 September 2018

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

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Elphinstone Primary School?: Elphinstone Primary School is a primary school in Elphinstone, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Elphinstone Primary School have?: Elphinstone Primary School has 45 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Elphinstone Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Elphinstone Primary School is 14.5:1.
Where is Elphinstone Primary School?: Elphinstone Primary School is located at Main Street, Elphinstone, East Lothian, EH33 2LX.
How is Elphinstone 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 Elphinstone Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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