How many pupils does Gilmerton Primary School have?

Gilmerton Primary School has 503 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Gilmerton Primary School is 19.5:1.

Where is Gilmerton Primary School?

Gilmerton Primary School is located at 2 Moredun Dykes Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City.

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

Gilmerton Primary School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Gilmerton Primary School

Gilmerton Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 503 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.5:1. 18% of pupils have English as an additional language. 85% 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: 2 Moredun Dykes Road, Edinburgh
Phone: 0131 664 3614
Email: admin@gilmerton.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

503

Pupil roll

25.8

Teachers (FTE)

19.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

27.9

Avg class size

Pupils by gender251 girls · 252 boys

Additional support needs58% of pupils

English as an additional language18% of pupils

Registered for free school meals85% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (20%)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 March 2013

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 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 Gilmerton Primary School?: Gilmerton Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Gilmerton Primary School have?: Gilmerton Primary School has 503 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Gilmerton Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Gilmerton Primary School is 19.5:1.
Where is Gilmerton Primary School?: Gilmerton Primary School is located at 2 Moredun Dykes Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City.
How is Gilmerton 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 Gilmerton Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.