How many pupils does St Catherine's RC Primary School have?

St Catherine's RC Primary School has 211 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Catherine's RC Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Catherine's RC Primary School is 17.9:1.

Is St Catherine's RC Primary School a denominational school?

St Catherine's RC Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Catherine's RC Primary School?

St Catherine's RC Primary School is located at 30 Gracemount Drive, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH16 6RN.

How is St Catherine's RC 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 St Catherine's RC Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

St Catherine's RC Primary School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH16 6RN

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About St Catherine's RC Primary School

St Catherine's RC Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 211 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.9:1. 35% 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: Roman Catholic
Address: 30 Gracemount Drive, Edinburgh, EH16 6RN
Phone: 0131 664 4257
Email: admin@st-catherines.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

211

Pupil roll

11.8

Teachers (FTE)

17.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

30.1

Avg class size

Pupils by gender93 girls · 118 boys

Additional support needs61% of pupils

English as an additional language35% of pupils

Registered for free school meals79% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (48%)Q5 · least deprived (4%)

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 September 2011

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 curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationVery Good

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 St Catherine's RC Primary School?: St Catherine's RC Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Catherine's RC Primary School have?: St Catherine's RC Primary School has 211 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Catherine's RC Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Catherine's RC Primary School is 17.9:1.
Is St Catherine's RC Primary School a denominational school?: St Catherine's RC Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Catherine's RC Primary School?: St Catherine's RC Primary School is located at 30 Gracemount Drive, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH16 6RN.
How is St Catherine's RC 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 St Catherine's RC Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.