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Abbeyhill Primary School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH7 5SJ

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About Abbeyhill Primary School

Abbeyhill Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 162 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 27% 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
Edinburgh City →
Town
Edinburgh
Phase
Primary
Type
Local Authority
Denomination
Non-denominational
Address
Abbey Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5SJ
Phone
0131 661 3054

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025
162
Pupil roll
9.8
Teachers (FTE)
16.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
23.1
Avg class size
Pupils by gender87 girls · 75 boys
Additional support needs65% of pupils
English as an additional language27% of pupils
Registered for free school meals84% of pupils

Roll by stage

P1
16
P2
16
P3
30
P4
27
P5
31
P6
20
P7
22

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (3%)Q5 · least deprived (22%)

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 2013

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 needsGood
The curriculumSatisfactory
Improvement through self-evaluationGood

This inspection is more than five years old — the school may have changed since. Check the latest report for the current position.

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 Abbeyhill Primary School?
Abbeyhill Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Abbeyhill Primary School have?
Abbeyhill Primary School has 162 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Abbeyhill Primary School?
The pupil–teacher ratio at Abbeyhill Primary School is 16.5:1.
Where is Abbeyhill Primary School?
Abbeyhill Primary School is located at Abbey Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH7 5SJ.
How is Abbeyhill 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 Abbeyhill Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.