How many pupils does Pentland Primary School have?

Pentland Primary School has 490 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Pentland Primary School is 20.9:1.

Where is Pentland Primary School?

Pentland Primary School is located at 10 Oxgangs Green, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH13 9JF.

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

Pentland Primary School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH13 9JF

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About Pentland Primary School

Pentland Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 490 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 20.9:1. 7% of pupils have English as an additional language. 72% 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: 10 Oxgangs Green, Edinburgh, EH13 9JF
Phone: 0131 445 1510
Email: admin@pentland.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

490

Pupil roll

23.4

Teachers (FTE)

20.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

27.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender256 girls · 234 boys

Additional support needs17% of pupils

English as an additional language7% of pupils

Registered for free school meals72% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (8%)Q5 · least deprived (66%)

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 February 2020

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

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementVery Good

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionVery Good

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 Pentland Primary School?: Pentland Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Pentland Primary School have?: Pentland Primary School has 490 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Pentland Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Pentland Primary School is 20.9:1.
Where is Pentland Primary School?: Pentland Primary School is located at 10 Oxgangs Green, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH13 9JF.
How is Pentland 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 Pentland Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.