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Tollcross Primary School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH3 9QG

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About Tollcross Primary School

Tollcross Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 207 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.8:1. 43% 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
Non-denominational
Address
117 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QG
Phone
0131 229 7828

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025
207
Pupil roll
11.6
Teachers (FTE)
17.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
23
Avg class size
Pupils by gender116 girls · 91 boys
Additional support needs63% of pupils
English as an additional language43% of pupils
Registered for free school meals71% of pupils

Roll by stage

P1
21
P2
27
P3
25
P4
21
P5
35
P6
37
P7
41

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (4%)Q5 · least deprived (17%)

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 January 2025

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood
Raising attainment and achievementGood

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 Tollcross Primary School?
Tollcross Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Tollcross Primary School have?
Tollcross Primary School has 207 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Tollcross Primary School?
The pupil–teacher ratio at Tollcross Primary School is 17.8:1.
Where is Tollcross Primary School?
Tollcross Primary School is located at 117 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH3 9QG.
How is Tollcross 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 Tollcross Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.