How many pupils does Queensferry Primary School have?

Queensferry Primary School has 535 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Queensferry Primary School is 20.5:1.

Where is Queensferry Primary School?

Queensferry Primary School is located at Burgess Road, South Queensferry, Edinburgh City, EH30 9NX.

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

Queensferry Primary School

South Queensferry, Edinburgh City · EH30 9NX

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About Queensferry Primary School

Queensferry Primary School is a primary school in South Queensferry, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 535 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 20.5:1. 5% of pupils have English as an additional language. 76% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Edinburgh City →
Town: South Queensferry
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Burgess Road, South Queensferry, EH30 9NX
Phone: 0131 331 1349
Email: admin@queensferry-pri.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

535

Pupil roll

26.1

Teachers (FTE)

20.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

26.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender269 girls · 266 boys

Additional support needs28% of pupils

English as an additional language5% of pupils

Registered for free school meals76% 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 2015

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-evaluationVery Good

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 Queensferry Primary School?: Queensferry Primary School is a primary school in South Queensferry, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Queensferry Primary School have?: Queensferry Primary School has 535 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Queensferry Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Queensferry Primary School is 20.5:1.
Where is Queensferry Primary School?: Queensferry Primary School is located at Burgess Road, South Queensferry, Edinburgh City, EH30 9NX.
How is Queensferry 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 Queensferry Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.