How many pupils does Leith Primary School have?

Leith Primary School has 302 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Leith Primary School is 19.2:1.

Where is Leith Primary School?

Leith Primary School is located at St Andrews Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH6 7EG.

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

Leith Primary School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH6 7EG

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About Leith Primary School

Leith Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 302 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.2:1. 33% 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: St Andrews Place, Edinburgh, EH6 7EG
Phone: 0131 554 4844
Email: admin@leith-pri.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

302

Pupil roll

15.7

Teachers (FTE)

19.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender141 girls · 161 boys

Additional support needs51% of pupils

English as an additional language33% of pupils

Registered for free school meals85% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (21%)Q5 · least deprived (5%)

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 September 2024

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Leadership of changeVery Good

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Leith Primary School?: Leith Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Leith Primary School have?: Leith Primary School has 302 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Leith Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Leith Primary School is 19.2:1.
Where is Leith Primary School?: Leith Primary School is located at St Andrews Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH6 7EG.
How is Leith 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 Leith Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.