How many pupils does Musselburgh Grammar School have?

Musselburgh Grammar School has 802 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Musselburgh Grammar School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Musselburgh Grammar School is 14.2:1.

Where is Musselburgh Grammar School?

Musselburgh Grammar School is located at 86 Inveresk Road, Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21 7BA.

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

Musselburgh Grammar School

Musselburgh, East Lothian · EH21 7BA

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About Musselburgh Grammar School

Musselburgh Grammar School is a secondary school in Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 802 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 7% 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: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 86 Inveresk Road, Musselburgh, EH21 7BA
Phone: 0131 6654278
Email: musselburgh.gs@musselburghgrammar.elcschool.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

802

Pupil roll

56.6

Teachers (FTE)

14.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender408 girls · 394 boys

Additional support needs53% of pupils

English as an additional language7% of pupils

Roll by stage

139

134

142

140

115

132

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (6%)Q5 · least deprived (15%)

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 2014

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' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumSatisfactory

Improvement through self-evaluationSatisfactory

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 Grammar School?: Musselburgh Grammar School is a secondary school in Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Musselburgh Grammar School have?: Musselburgh Grammar School has 802 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Musselburgh Grammar School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Musselburgh Grammar School is 14.2:1.
Where is Musselburgh Grammar School?: Musselburgh Grammar School is located at 86 Inveresk Road, Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21 7BA.
How is Musselburgh Grammar 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 Grammar School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.