How many pupils does Pilrig Park School have?

Pilrig Park School has 66 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Pilrig Park School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Pilrig Park School is 4.7:1.

Where is Pilrig Park School?

Pilrig Park School is located at 12 Balfour Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH6 5DW.

How is Pilrig Park 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 Pilrig Park School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Pilrig Park School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH6 5DW

Not ratedSpecialLocal Authority

About Pilrig Park School

Pilrig Park School is a special school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 66 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 4.7:1. 26% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Edinburgh City →
Town: Edinburgh
Phase: Special
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 12 Balfour Place, Edinburgh, EH6 5DW
Phone: 0131 467 7960
Email: admin@pilrigpark.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

13.9

Teachers (FTE)

4.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender13 girls · 53 boys

Additional support needs100% of pupils

English as an additional language26% of pupils

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (26%)Q5 · least deprived (11%)

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 2012

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' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationVery 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 Pilrig Park School?: Pilrig Park School is a special school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Pilrig Park School have?: Pilrig Park School has 66 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Pilrig Park School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Pilrig Park School is 4.7:1.
Where is Pilrig Park School?: Pilrig Park School is located at 12 Balfour Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH6 5DW.
How is Pilrig Park 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 Pilrig Park School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.