How many pupils does Carrick Knowe Primary School have?

Carrick Knowe Primary School has 288 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Carrick Knowe Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Carrick Knowe Primary School is 17.5:1.

Where is Carrick Knowe Primary School?

Carrick Knowe Primary School is located at Lampacre Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH12 7HU.

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

Carrick Knowe Primary School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH12 7HU

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Carrick Knowe Primary School

Carrick Knowe Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 288 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.5:1. 22% of pupils have English as an additional language. 80% 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: Lampacre Road, Edinburgh, EH12 7HU
Phone: 0131 334 4505
Email: admin@carrickknowe.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

288

Pupil roll

16.5

Teachers (FTE)

17.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

22.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender140 girls · 148 boys

Additional support needs55% of pupils

English as an additional language22% of pupils

Registered for free school meals80% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (6%)Q5 · least deprived (38%)

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 May 2011

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

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumSatisfactory

Improvement through self-evaluationSatisfactory

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 Carrick Knowe Primary School?: Carrick Knowe Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Carrick Knowe Primary School have?: Carrick Knowe Primary School has 288 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Carrick Knowe Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Carrick Knowe Primary School is 17.5:1.
Where is Carrick Knowe Primary School?: Carrick Knowe Primary School is located at Lampacre Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH12 7HU.
How is Carrick Knowe 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 Carrick Knowe Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.