How many pupils does Whitecraig Primary School have?

Whitecraig Primary School has 117 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Whitecraig Primary School is 13.4:1.

Where is Whitecraig Primary School?

Whitecraig Primary School is located at 111 Whitecraig Road, Whitecraig, East Lothian, EH21 8XA.

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

Whitecraig Primary School

Whitecraig, East Lothian · EH21 8XA

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About Whitecraig Primary School

Whitecraig Primary School is a primary school in Whitecraig, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 117 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 9% of pupils have English as an additional language. 84% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: East Lothian →
Town: Whitecraig
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 111 Whitecraig Road, Whitecraig, EH21 8XA
Phone: 0131 6653278
Email: whitecraig.ps@whitecraig.elcschool.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

117

Pupil roll

8.7

Teachers (FTE)

13.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

16.7

Avg class size

Pupils by gender55 girls · 62 boys

Additional support needs63% of pupils

English as an additional language9% of pupils

Registered for free school meals84% 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 June 2019

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentWeak

Raising attainment and achievementWeak

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 Whitecraig Primary School?: Whitecraig Primary School is a primary school in Whitecraig, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Whitecraig Primary School have?: Whitecraig Primary School has 117 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Whitecraig Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Whitecraig Primary School is 13.4:1.
Where is Whitecraig Primary School?: Whitecraig Primary School is located at 111 Whitecraig Road, Whitecraig, East Lothian, EH21 8XA.
How is Whitecraig 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 Whitecraig Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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