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

St David's RC Primary School has 339 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at St David's RC Primary School is 16.1:1.

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

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

Where is St David's RC Primary School?

St David's RC Primary School is located at 4 West Pilton Crescent, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH4 4HP.

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

St David's RC Primary School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH4 4HP

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About St David's RC Primary School

St David'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 339 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 48% of pupils have English as an additional language. 71% 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: 4 West Pilton Crescent, Edinburgh, EH4 4HP
Phone: 0131 332 3500
Email: admin@st-davids.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

339

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

16.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

26.1

Avg class size

Pupils by gender145 girls · 194 boys

Additional support needs56% of pupils

English as an additional language48% of pupils

Registered for free school meals71% 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 May 2013

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

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumSatisfactory

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

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 David's RC Primary School?: St David'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 David's RC Primary School have?: St David's RC Primary School has 339 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St David's RC Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St David's RC Primary School is 16.1:1.
Is St David's RC Primary School a denominational school?: St David's RC Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St David's RC Primary School?: St David's RC Primary School is located at 4 West Pilton Crescent, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH4 4HP.
How is St David'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 David's RC Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.