How many pupils does James Gillespie's Primary School have?

James Gillespie's Primary School has 475 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at James Gillespie's Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at James Gillespie's Primary School is 22.5:1.

Where is James Gillespie's Primary School?

James Gillespie's Primary School is located at Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City.

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

James Gillespie's Primary School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City

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About James Gillespie's Primary School

James Gillespie's Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 475 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 22.5:1. 17% of pupils have English as an additional language. 62% 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: Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh
Phone: 0131 447 1014
Email: admin@jamesgillespies-pri.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

475

Pupil roll

21.1

Teachers (FTE)

22.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

29.7

Avg class size

Pupils by gender210 girls · 265 boys

Additional support needs24% of pupils

English as an additional language17% of pupils

Registered for free school meals62% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (3%)Q5 · least deprived (86%)

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 April 2014

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

Improvements in performanceVery Good

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

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 James Gillespie's Primary School?: James Gillespie's Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does James Gillespie's Primary School have?: James Gillespie's Primary School has 475 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at James Gillespie's Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at James Gillespie's Primary School is 22.5:1.
Where is James Gillespie's Primary School?: James Gillespie's Primary School is located at Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City.
How is James Gillespie's 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 James Gillespie's Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.