How many pupils does Loretto RC Primary School have?

Loretto RC Primary School has 187 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Loretto RC Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Loretto RC Primary School is 20.8:1.

Is Loretto RC Primary School a denominational school?

Loretto RC Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is Loretto RC Primary School?

Loretto RC Primary School is located at 20 Newbigging, Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21 7AH.

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

Loretto RC Primary School

Musselburgh, East Lothian · EH21 7AH

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About Loretto RC Primary School

Loretto RC Primary School is a primary school in Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 187 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 20.8:1. 23% 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: Musselburgh
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: 20 Newbigging, Musselburgh, EH21 7AH
Phone: 0131 6652572
Email: loretto.ps@loretto.elcschool.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

187

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

20.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender92 girls · 95 boys

Additional support needs40% of pupils

English as an additional language23% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (10%)Q5 · least deprived (17%)

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 2011

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 needsSatisfactory

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 Loretto RC Primary School?: Loretto RC Primary School is a primary school in Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Loretto RC Primary School have?: Loretto RC Primary School has 187 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Loretto RC Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Loretto RC Primary School is 20.8:1.
Is Loretto RC Primary School a denominational school?: Loretto RC Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is Loretto RC Primary School?: Loretto RC Primary School is located at 20 Newbigging, Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21 7AH.
How is Loretto RC 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 Loretto RC Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.