How many pupils does California Primary School have?

California Primary School has 59 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at California Primary School is 12:1.

Where is California Primary School?

California Primary School is located at Main Street, California, Falkirk, FK1 2BW.

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

California Primary School

California, Falkirk · FK1 2BW

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About California Primary School

California Primary School is a primary school in California, Falkirk, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 59 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12:1. 85% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Falkirk →
Town: California
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Main Street, California, FK1 2BW
Phone: 01324 506740
Email: californiaprimaryschool@falkirk.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

4.9

Teachers (FTE)

12:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

19.7

Avg class size

Pupils by gender35 girls · 24 boys

Additional support needs46% of pupils

Registered for free school meals85% 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 June 2016

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

Improvements in performanceSatisfactory

Learners' experiencesSatisfactory

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

The curriculumWeak

Improvement through self-evaluationWeak

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 California Primary School?: California Primary School is a primary school in California, Falkirk, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does California Primary School have?: California Primary School has 59 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at California Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at California Primary School is 12:1.
Where is California Primary School?: California Primary School is located at Main Street, California, Falkirk, FK1 2BW.
How is California 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 California Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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