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Westfield Secondary (Previously Gorgie Mills Special School)

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH11 2QL

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About Westfield Secondary (Previously Gorgie Mills Special School)

Westfield Secondary (Previously Gorgie Mills Special School) is a special school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 47 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 2.1:1. 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
97 Gorgie Park Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2QL
Phone
0131 313 3848

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025
47
Pupil roll
22.9
Teachers (FTE)
2.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
Pupils by gender8 girls · 39 boys
Additional support needs100% of pupils

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 2019

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 inclusionGood

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 Westfield Secondary (Previously Gorgie Mills Special School)?
Westfield Secondary (Previously Gorgie Mills Special School) is a special school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Westfield Secondary (Previously Gorgie Mills Special School) have?
Westfield Secondary (Previously Gorgie Mills Special School) has 47 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Westfield Secondary (Previously Gorgie Mills Special School)?
The pupil–teacher ratio at Westfield Secondary (Previously Gorgie Mills Special School) is 2.1:1.
Where is Westfield Secondary (Previously Gorgie Mills Special School)?
Westfield Secondary (Previously Gorgie Mills Special School) is located at 97 Gorgie Park Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH11 2QL.
How is Westfield Secondary (Previously Gorgie Mills Special 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 Westfield Secondary (Previously Gorgie Mills Special School)'s inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.