How many pupils does Canal View Primary School have?

Canal View Primary School has 307 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Canal View Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Canal View Primary School is 13.5:1.

Where is Canal View Primary School?

Canal View Primary School is located at 4 Hailesland Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH14 2SL.

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

Canal View Primary School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH14 2SL

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Canal View Primary School

Canal View Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 307 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 28% of pupils have English as an additional language. 87% 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: 4 Hailesland Place, Edinburgh, EH14 2SL
Phone: 0131 442 3894
Email: admin@canalview.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

307

Pupil roll

22.8

Teachers (FTE)

13.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

21.9

Avg class size

Pupils by gender153 girls · 154 boys

Additional support needs60% of pupils

English as an additional language28% of pupils

Registered for free school meals87% 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 March 2023

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

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Canal View Primary School?: Canal View Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Canal View Primary School have?: Canal View Primary School has 307 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Canal View Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Canal View Primary School is 13.5:1.
Where is Canal View Primary School?: Canal View Primary School is located at 4 Hailesland Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH14 2SL.
How is Canal View 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 Canal View Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.