How many pupils does Preston Street Primary School have?

Preston Street Primary School has 255 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Preston Street Primary School?

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

Where is Preston Street Primary School?

Preston Street Primary School is located at 169 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH16 5BR.

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

Preston Street Primary School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH16 5BR

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Preston Street Primary School

Preston Street Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 255 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.2:1. 31% of pupils have English as an additional language. 74% 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: 169 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5BR
Phone: 0131 667 4208
Email: admin@prestonstreet.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

255

Pupil roll

13.3

Teachers (FTE)

19.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender118 girls · 137 boys

Additional support needs48% of pupils

English as an additional language31% of pupils

Registered for free school meals74% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (4%)Q5 · least deprived (64%)

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 December 2019

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 inclusionGood

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 Preston Street Primary School?: Preston Street Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Preston Street Primary School have?: Preston Street Primary School has 255 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Preston Street Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Preston Street Primary School is 19.2:1.
Where is Preston Street Primary School?: Preston Street Primary School is located at 169 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH16 5BR.
How is Preston Street 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 Preston Street Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.