How many pupils does Yester Primary School have?

Yester Primary School has 135 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Yester Primary School is 15.2:1.

Where is Yester Primary School?

Yester Primary School is located at Walden Terrace, Gifford, East Lothian, EH41 4QP.

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

Yester Primary School

Gifford, East Lothian · EH41 4QP

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About Yester Primary School

Yester Primary School is a primary school in Gifford, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 135 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: East Lothian →
Town: Gifford
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Walden Terrace, Gifford, EH41 4QP
Phone: 01620 810435
Email: yester.ps@yester.elcschool.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

135

Pupil roll

8.9

Teachers (FTE)

15.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

19.3

Avg class size

Pupils by gender59 girls · 76 boys

Additional support needs36% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

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

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 December 2024

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementGood

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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 Yester Primary School?: Yester Primary School is a primary school in Gifford, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Yester Primary School have?: Yester Primary School has 135 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Yester Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Yester Primary School is 15.2:1.
Where is Yester Primary School?: Yester Primary School is located at Walden Terrace, Gifford, East Lothian, EH41 4QP.
How is Yester 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 Yester Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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