How many pupils does Kirkliston Primary School have?

Kirkliston Primary School has 595 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkliston Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkliston Primary School is 19.3:1.

Where is Kirkliston Primary School?

Kirkliston Primary School is located at 15 Carmel Road, Kirkliston, Edinburgh City, EH29 9DD.

How is Kirkliston 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 Kirkliston Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Kirkliston Primary School

Kirkliston, Edinburgh City · EH29 9DD

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About Kirkliston Primary School

Kirkliston Primary School is a primary school in Kirkliston, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 595 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.3:1. 1% of pupils have English as an additional language. 73% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Edinburgh City →
Town: Kirkliston
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 15 Carmel Road, Kirkliston, EH29 9DD
Phone: 0131 333 3260
Email: admin@kirkliston.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

595

Pupil roll

30.9

Teachers (FTE)

19.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender314 girls · 281 boys

Additional support needs25% of pupils

English as an additional language1% of pupils

Registered for free school meals73% 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 November 2014

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

Improvements in performanceVery Good

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationExcellent

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 Kirkliston Primary School?: Kirkliston Primary School is a primary school in Kirkliston, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Kirkliston Primary School have?: Kirkliston Primary School has 595 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkliston Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkliston Primary School is 19.3:1.
Where is Kirkliston Primary School?: Kirkliston Primary School is located at 15 Carmel Road, Kirkliston, Edinburgh City, EH29 9DD.
How is Kirkliston 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 Kirkliston Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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