How many pupils does Pencaitland Primary School have?

Pencaitland Primary School has 172 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Pencaitland Primary School is 18.5:1.

Where is Pencaitland Primary School?

Pencaitland Primary School is located at The Glebe, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5EZ.

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

Pencaitland Primary School

Pencaitland, East Lothian · EH34 5EZ

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About Pencaitland Primary School

Pencaitland Primary School is a primary school in Pencaitland, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 172 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.5:1. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: East Lothian →
Town: Pencaitland
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: The Glebe, Pencaitland, EH34 5EZ
Phone: 01875 340260
Email: pencaitland.ps@pencaitland.elcschool.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

172

Pupil roll

9.3

Teachers (FTE)

18.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

21.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender79 girls · 93 boys

Additional support needs34% 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 January 2020

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Leadership of changeSatisfactory

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionSatisfactory

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 Pencaitland Primary School?: Pencaitland Primary School is a primary school in Pencaitland, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Pencaitland Primary School have?: Pencaitland Primary School has 172 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Pencaitland Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Pencaitland Primary School is 18.5:1.
Where is Pencaitland Primary School?: Pencaitland Primary School is located at The Glebe, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5EZ.
How is Pencaitland 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 Pencaitland Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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