How many pupils does Prestonfield Primary School have?

Prestonfield Primary School has 183 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Prestonfield Primary School is 15:1.

Where is Prestonfield Primary School?

Prestonfield Primary School is located at Peffermill Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH16 5LJ.

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

Prestonfield Primary School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH16 5LJ

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About Prestonfield Primary School

Prestonfield Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 183 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15:1. 37% of pupils have English as an additional language. 77% 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: Peffermill Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5LJ
Phone: 0131 667 1336
Email: admin@prestonfield.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

183

Pupil roll

12.2

Teachers (FTE)

15:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

26.1

Avg class size

Pupils by gender74 girls · 109 boys

Additional support needs69% of pupils

English as an additional language37% of pupils

Registered for free school meals77% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (45%)Q5 · least deprived (16%)

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 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 assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionSatisfactory

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 Prestonfield Primary School?: Prestonfield Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Prestonfield Primary School have?: Prestonfield Primary School has 183 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Prestonfield Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Prestonfield Primary School is 15:1.
Where is Prestonfield Primary School?: Prestonfield Primary School is located at Peffermill Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH16 5LJ.
How is Prestonfield 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 Prestonfield Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.