How many pupils does South Morningside Primary School have?

South Morningside Primary School has 504 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at South Morningside Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at South Morningside Primary School is 25.3:1.

Where is South Morningside Primary School?

South Morningside Primary School is located at 116 Comiston Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH10 5QN.

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

South Morningside Primary School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH10 5QN

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About South Morningside Primary School

South Morningside Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 504 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 25.3:1. 12% 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: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 116 Comiston Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5QN
Phone: 0131 447 5446
Email: admin@southmorningside.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

504

Pupil roll

19.9

Teachers (FTE)

25.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

29.6

Avg class size

Pupils by gender250 girls · 254 boys

Additional support needs19% of pupils

English as an additional language12% 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 2023

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementVery Good

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 South Morningside Primary School?: South Morningside Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does South Morningside Primary School have?: South Morningside Primary School has 504 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at South Morningside Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at South Morningside Primary School is 25.3:1.
Where is South Morningside Primary School?: South Morningside Primary School is located at 116 Comiston Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH10 5QN.
How is South Morningside 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 South Morningside Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.