How many pupils does Ormiston Primary School have?

Ormiston Primary School has 243 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Ormiston Primary School is 17.4:1.

Where is Ormiston Primary School?

Ormiston Primary School is located at Meadowbank, Ormiston, East Lothian, EH35 5LQ.

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

Ormiston Primary School

Ormiston, East Lothian · EH35 5LQ

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About Ormiston Primary School

Ormiston Primary School is a primary school in Ormiston, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 243 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 80% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: East Lothian →
Town: Ormiston
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Meadowbank, Ormiston, EH35 5LQ
Phone: 01875 610382
Email: ormiston.ps@ormiston.elcschool.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

243

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

17.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

22.1

Avg class size

Pupils by gender113 girls · 130 boys

Additional support needs37% of pupils

Registered for free school meals80% 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 November 2011

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

Improvements in performanceVery Good

Learners' experiencesExcellent

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationExcellent

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 Ormiston Primary School?: Ormiston Primary School is a primary school in Ormiston, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Ormiston Primary School have?: Ormiston Primary School has 243 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Ormiston Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Ormiston Primary School is 17.4:1.
Where is Ormiston Primary School?: Ormiston Primary School is located at Meadowbank, Ormiston, East Lothian, EH35 5LQ.
How is Ormiston 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 Ormiston Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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