How many pupils does Musselburgh Burgh Primary School have?

Musselburgh Burgh Primary School has 198 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Musselburgh Burgh Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Musselburgh Burgh Primary School is 15.1:1.

Where is Musselburgh Burgh Primary School?

Musselburgh Burgh Primary School is located at Kilwinning Street, Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21 7EE.

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

Musselburgh Burgh Primary School

Musselburgh, East Lothian · EH21 7EE

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About Musselburgh Burgh Primary School

Musselburgh Burgh Primary School is a primary school in Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 198 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 6% 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: Musselburgh
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Kilwinning Street, Musselburgh, EH21 7EE
Phone: 0131 6653407
Email: musselburgh.burgh.ps@musselburghburgh.elcschool.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

198

Pupil roll

13.1

Teachers (FTE)

15.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

19.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender123 girls · 75 boys

Additional support needs43% of pupils

English as an additional language6% of pupils

Registered for free school meals74% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (11%)Q5 · least deprived (3%)

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 January 2014

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

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

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 Musselburgh Burgh Primary School?: Musselburgh Burgh Primary School is a primary school in Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Musselburgh Burgh Primary School have?: Musselburgh Burgh Primary School has 198 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Musselburgh Burgh Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Musselburgh Burgh Primary School is 15.1:1.
Where is Musselburgh Burgh Primary School?: Musselburgh Burgh Primary School is located at Kilwinning Street, Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21 7EE.
How is Musselburgh Burgh 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 Musselburgh Burgh Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.