How many pupils does Pirniehall Primary School have?

Pirniehall Primary School has 238 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Pirniehall Primary School is 19.5:1.

Where is Pirniehall Primary School?

Pirniehall Primary School is located at 4 West Pilton Crescent, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH4 4EP.

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

Pirniehall Primary School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH4 4EP

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Pirniehall Primary School

Pirniehall Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 238 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.5:1. 16% of pupils have English as an additional language. 79% 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: 4 West Pilton Crescent, Edinburgh, EH4 4EP
Phone: 0131 332 5256
Email: admin@pirniehall.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

238

Pupil roll

12.2

Teachers (FTE)

19.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

26.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender134 girls · 104 boys

Additional support needs55% of pupils

English as an additional language16% of pupils

Registered for free school meals79% of pupils

Roll by stage

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 May 2011

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 curriculumGood

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 Pirniehall Primary School?: Pirniehall Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Pirniehall Primary School have?: Pirniehall Primary School has 238 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Pirniehall Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Pirniehall Primary School is 19.5:1.
Where is Pirniehall Primary School?: Pirniehall Primary School is located at 4 West Pilton Crescent, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH4 4EP.
How is Pirniehall 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 Pirniehall Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.