How many pupils does Shieldhill Primary School have?

Shieldhill Primary School has 162 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Shieldhill Primary School is 13:1.

Where is Shieldhill Primary School?

Shieldhill Primary School is located at Main Street, Shieldhill, Falkirk, FK1 2HA.

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

Shieldhill Primary School

Shieldhill, Falkirk · FK1 2HA

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About Shieldhill Primary School

Shieldhill Primary School is a primary school in Shieldhill, Falkirk, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 162 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13:1. 82% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Falkirk →
Town: Shieldhill
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Main Street, Shieldhill, FK1 2HA
Phone: 01324 508540
Email: shieldhillprimaryschool@falkirk.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

162

Pupil roll

12.5

Teachers (FTE)

13:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.1

Avg class size

Pupils by gender72 girls · 90 boys

Additional support needs42% of pupils

Registered for free school meals82% 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 performanceGood

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumSatisfactory

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 Shieldhill Primary School?: Shieldhill Primary School is a primary school in Shieldhill, Falkirk, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Shieldhill Primary School have?: Shieldhill Primary School has 162 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Shieldhill Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Shieldhill Primary School is 13:1.
Where is Shieldhill Primary School?: Shieldhill Primary School is located at Main Street, Shieldhill, Falkirk, FK1 2HA.
How is Shieldhill 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 Shieldhill Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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