How many pupils does Balgreen Primary School have?

Balgreen Primary School has 330 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Balgreen Primary School is 17.8:1.

Where is Balgreen Primary School?

Balgreen Primary School is located at 171 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH11 3AT.

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

Balgreen Primary School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH11 3AT

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About Balgreen Primary School

Balgreen Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 330 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.8:1. 45% of pupils have English as an additional language. 78% 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: 171 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3AT
Phone: 0131 337 6066
Email: admin@balgreen.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

330

Pupil roll

18.5

Teachers (FTE)

17.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.6

Avg class size

Pupils by gender165 girls · 165 boys

Additional support needs65% of pupils

English as an additional language45% of pupils

Registered for free school meals78% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (3%)Q5 · least deprived (11%)

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 assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

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 Balgreen Primary School?: Balgreen Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Balgreen Primary School have?: Balgreen Primary School has 330 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Balgreen Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Balgreen Primary School is 17.8:1.
Where is Balgreen Primary School?: Balgreen Primary School is located at 171 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH11 3AT.
How is Balgreen 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 Balgreen Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.