How many pupils does Brunstane Primary School have?

Brunstane Primary School has 270 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Brunstane Primary School is 15.9:1.

Where is Brunstane Primary School?

Brunstane Primary School is located at 106 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH15 3BE.

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

Brunstane Primary School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH15 3BE

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About Brunstane Primary School

Brunstane Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 270 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 20% 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: 106 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 3BE
Phone: 0131 669 4498
Email: admin@brunstane.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

270

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

15.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

19.3

Avg class size

Pupils by gender133 girls · 137 boys

Additional support needs39% of pupils

English as an additional language20% of pupils

Registered for free school meals83% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (59%)Q5 · least deprived (4%)

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 February 2019

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

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Brunstane Primary School?: Brunstane Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Brunstane Primary School have?: Brunstane Primary School has 270 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Brunstane Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Brunstane Primary School is 15.9:1.
Where is Brunstane Primary School?: Brunstane Primary School is located at 106 Magdalene Drive, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH15 3BE.
How is Brunstane 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 Brunstane Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.