How many pupils does Forthview Primary School have?

Forthview Primary School has 385 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Forthview Primary School is 15.6:1.

Where is Forthview Primary School?

Forthview Primary School is located at West Pilton Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH4 4DF.

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

Forthview Primary School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH4 4DF

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Forthview Primary School

Forthview Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 385 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 29% of pupils have English as an additional language. 86% 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: West Pilton Place, Edinburgh, EH4 4DF
Phone: 0131 332 2468
Email: admin@forthview.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

385

Pupil roll

24.7

Teachers (FTE)

15.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

27.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender190 girls · 195 boys

Additional support needs64% of pupils

English as an additional language29% of pupils

Registered for free school meals86% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (44%)Q5 · least deprived (0%)

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 performanceSatisfactory

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsVery Good

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 Forthview Primary School?: Forthview Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Forthview Primary School have?: Forthview Primary School has 385 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Forthview Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Forthview Primary School is 15.6:1.
Where is Forthview Primary School?: Forthview Primary School is located at West Pilton Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH4 4DF.
How is Forthview 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 Forthview Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.