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St Crispin's School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH17 8EX

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About St Crispin's School

St Crispin's School is a special school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 76 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 3.8:1. 33% 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
Special
Type
Local Authority
Denomination
Non-denominational
Address
1 Burdiehouse Crescent, Edinburgh, EH17 8EX
Phone
0131 667 4831

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025
76
Pupil roll
20
Teachers (FTE)
3.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
Pupils by gender15 girls · 61 boys
Additional support needs100% of pupils
English as an additional language33% of pupils

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (24%)Q5 · least deprived (18%)

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 April 2017

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

Leadership of changeSatisfactory
Learning, teaching and assessmentGood
Raising attainment and achievementGood
Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionWeak

This inspection is more than five years old — the school may have changed since. Check the latest report for the current position.

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 Crispin's School?
St Crispin's School is a special school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Crispin's School have?
St Crispin's School has 76 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Crispin's School?
The pupil–teacher ratio at St Crispin's School is 3.8:1.
Where is St Crispin's School?
St Crispin's School is located at 1 Burdiehouse Crescent, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH17 8EX.
How is St Crispin's 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 Crispin's School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.