How many pupils does Dirleton Primary School have?

Dirleton Primary School has 28 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Dirleton Primary School is 8.5:1.

Where is Dirleton Primary School?

Dirleton Primary School is located at Dirleton, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 5HE.

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

Dirleton Primary School

North Berwick, East Lothian · EH39 5HE

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About Dirleton Primary School

Dirleton Primary School is a primary school in North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 28 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 8.5:1. 79% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: East Lothian →
Town: North Berwick
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Dirleton, North Berwick, EH39 5HE
Phone: 01620 850267
Email: dirleton.ps@dirleton.elcschool.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

3.3

Teachers (FTE)

8.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender20 girls · 8 boys

Additional support needs43% of pupils

Registered for free school meals79% 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 2015

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

Improvements in performanceSatisfactory

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

The curriculumWeak

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 Dirleton Primary School?: Dirleton Primary School is a primary school in North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Dirleton Primary School have?: Dirleton Primary School has 28 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Dirleton Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Dirleton Primary School is 8.5:1.
Where is Dirleton Primary School?: Dirleton Primary School is located at Dirleton, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 5HE.
How is Dirleton 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 Dirleton Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.