How many pupils does The Royal High Primary School have?

The Royal High Primary School has 260 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at The Royal High Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at The Royal High Primary School is 18.2:1.

Where is The Royal High Primary School?

The Royal High Primary School is located at 61 Northfield Broadway, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH8 7RX.

How is The Royal High 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 The Royal High Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

The Royal High Primary School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH8 7RX

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About The Royal High Primary School

The Royal High Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 260 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.2:1. 16% of pupils have English as an additional language. 72% 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: Non-denominational
Address: 61 Northfield Broadway, Edinburgh, EH8 7RX
Phone: 0131 669 3200
Email: admin@royalhigh-pri.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

260

Pupil roll

14.3

Teachers (FTE)

18.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.6

Avg class size

Pupils by gender122 girls · 138 boys

Additional support needs36% of pupils

English as an additional language16% of pupils

Registered for free school meals72% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (3%)Q5 · least deprived (42%)

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 June 2012

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' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumGood

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 The Royal High Primary School?: The Royal High Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does The Royal High Primary School have?: The Royal High Primary School has 260 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at The Royal High Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at The Royal High Primary School is 18.2:1.
Where is The Royal High Primary School?: The Royal High Primary School is located at 61 Northfield Broadway, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH8 7RX.
How is The Royal High 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 The Royal High Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.