How many pupils does St Margaret's Primary School have?

St Margaret's Primary School has 315 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Margaret's Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Margaret's Primary School is 17.7:1.

Where is St Margaret's Primary School?

St Margaret's Primary School is located at Salmon Inn Road, Polmont, Falkirk, FK2 0XF.

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

St Margaret's Primary School

Polmont, Falkirk · FK2 0XF

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About St Margaret's Primary School

St Margaret's Primary School is a primary school in Polmont, Falkirk, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 315 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 2% of pupils have English as an additional language. 74% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Falkirk →
Town: Polmont
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Salmon Inn Road, Polmont, FK2 0XF
Phone: 01324 506780
Email: stmargaretsprimaryschool@falkirk.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

315

Pupil roll

17.8

Teachers (FTE)

17.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender161 girls · 154 boys

Additional support needs33% of pupils

English as an additional language2% of pupils

Registered for free school meals74% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (4%)Q5 · least deprived (35%)

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 2013

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

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

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 St Margaret's Primary School?: St Margaret's Primary School is a primary school in Polmont, Falkirk, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Margaret's Primary School have?: St Margaret's Primary School has 315 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Margaret's Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Margaret's Primary School is 17.7:1.
Where is St Margaret's Primary School?: St Margaret's Primary School is located at Salmon Inn Road, Polmont, Falkirk, FK2 0XF.
How is St Margaret's 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 St Margaret's Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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