How many pupils does Sighthill Primary School have?

Sighthill Primary School has 227 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Sighthill Primary School is 12.8:1.

Where is Sighthill Primary School?

Sighthill Primary School is located at 1 Calder Park, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH11 4NF.

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

Sighthill Primary School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH11 4NF

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Sighthill Primary School

Sighthill Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 227 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 33% of pupils have English as an additional language. 86% 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: 1 Calder Park, Edinburgh, EH11 4NF
Phone: 0131 453 2464
Email: admin@sighthill.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

227

Pupil roll

17.7

Teachers (FTE)

12.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

22.7

Avg class size

Pupils by gender110 girls · 117 boys

Additional support needs61% of pupils

English as an additional language33% of pupils

Registered for free school meals86% 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 November 2014

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceSatisfactory

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumSatisfactory

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 Sighthill Primary School?: Sighthill Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Sighthill Primary School have?: Sighthill Primary School has 227 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Sighthill Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Sighthill Primary School is 12.8:1.
Where is Sighthill Primary School?: Sighthill Primary School is located at 1 Calder Park, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH11 4NF.
How is Sighthill 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 Sighthill Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.