How many pupils does East Craigs Primary School have?

East Craigs Primary School has 428 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at East Craigs Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at East Craigs Primary School is 20:1.

Where is East Craigs Primary School?

East Craigs Primary School is located at 79 Craigmount Brae, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH12 8XF.

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

East Craigs Primary School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH12 8XF

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About East Craigs Primary School

East Craigs Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 428 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 20:1. 16% of pupils have English as an additional language. 73% 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: 79 Craigmount Brae, Edinburgh, EH12 8XF
Phone: 0131 339 7115
Email: admin@eastcraigs.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

428

Pupil roll

21.4

Teachers (FTE)

20:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

28.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender209 girls · 219 boys

Additional support needs36% of pupils

English as an additional language16% of pupils

Registered for free school meals73% 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 changeWeak

Learning, teaching and assessmentWeak

Raising attainment and achievementWeak

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionWeak

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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 East Craigs Primary School?: East Craigs Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does East Craigs Primary School have?: East Craigs Primary School has 428 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at East Craigs Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at East Craigs Primary School is 20:1.
Where is East Craigs Primary School?: East Craigs Primary School is located at 79 Craigmount Brae, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH12 8XF.
How is East Craigs 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 East Craigs Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.