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

St John's RC Primary School has 390 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at St John's RC Primary School is 19.9:1.

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

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

Where is St John's RC Primary School?

St John's RC Primary School is located at 18 Duddingston Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH15 1NE.

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

St John's RC Primary School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH15 1NE

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About St John's RC Primary School

St John'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 390 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.9:1. 20% of pupils have English as an additional language. 75% 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: 18 Duddingston Road, Edinburgh, EH15 1NE
Phone: 0131 669 1363
Email: admin@st-johns.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

390

Pupil roll

19.6

Teachers (FTE)

19.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

27.9

Avg class size

Pupils by gender199 girls · 191 boys

Additional support needs67% of pupils

English as an additional language20% of pupils

Registered for free school meals75% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (23%)Q5 · least deprived (22%)

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 March 2020

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

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 John's RC Primary School?: St John'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 John's RC Primary School have?: St John's RC Primary School has 390 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St John's RC Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St John's RC Primary School is 19.9:1.
Is St John's RC Primary School a denominational school?: St John's RC Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St John's RC Primary School?: St John's RC Primary School is located at 18 Duddingston Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH15 1NE.
How is St John'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 John's RC Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.