How many pupils does Broomhouse Primary School have?

Broomhouse Primary School has 189 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Broomhouse Primary School is 15.1:1.

Where is Broomhouse Primary School?

Broomhouse Primary School is located at 39 Saughton Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH11 3RQ.

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

Broomhouse Primary School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH11 3RQ

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About Broomhouse Primary School

Broomhouse Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 189 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 24% of pupils have English as an additional language. 83% 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: 39 Saughton Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3RQ
Phone: 0131 443 3783
Email: admin@broomhouse.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

189

Pupil roll

12.5

Teachers (FTE)

15.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.6

Avg class size

Pupils by gender98 girls · 91 boys

Additional support needs36% of pupils

English as an additional language24% of pupils

Registered for free school meals83% 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 September 2014

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

Improvements in performanceWeak

Learners' experiencesSatisfactory

Meeting learning needsWeak

The curriculumWeak

Improvement through self-evaluationWeak

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 Broomhouse Primary School?: Broomhouse Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Broomhouse Primary School have?: Broomhouse Primary School has 189 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Broomhouse Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Broomhouse Primary School is 15.1:1.
Where is Broomhouse Primary School?: Broomhouse Primary School is located at 39 Saughton Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH11 3RQ.
How is Broomhouse 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 Broomhouse Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.