How many pupils does Liberton Primary School have?

Liberton Primary School has 432 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Liberton Primary School is 20.2:1.

Where is Liberton Primary School?

Liberton Primary School is located at 229 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH16 5UD.

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

Liberton Primary School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH16 5UD

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Liberton Primary School

Liberton Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 432 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 20.2:1. 22% of pupils have English as an additional language. 78% 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: 229 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5UD
Phone: 0131 664 2337
Email: admin@liberton-pri.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

432

Pupil roll

21.4

Teachers (FTE)

20.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

28.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender215 girls · 217 boys

Additional support needs50% of pupils

English as an additional language22% of pupils

Registered for free school meals78% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (4%)Q5 · least deprived (19%)

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 2013

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

Improvements in performanceGood

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 Liberton Primary School?: Liberton Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Liberton Primary School have?: Liberton Primary School has 432 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Liberton Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Liberton Primary School is 20.2:1.
Where is Liberton Primary School?: Liberton Primary School is located at 229 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH16 5UD.
How is Liberton 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 Liberton Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.