How many pupils does Buckhaven Primary School have?

Buckhaven Primary School has 239 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Buckhaven Primary School is 13.6:1.

Where is Buckhaven Primary School?

Buckhaven Primary School is located at College Street, Buckhaven, Fife, KY8 1JZ.

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

Buckhaven Primary School

Buckhaven, Fife · KY8 1JZ

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About Buckhaven Primary School

Buckhaven Primary School is a primary school in Buckhaven, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 239 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 85% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Fife →
Town: Buckhaven
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: College Street, Buckhaven, KY8 1JZ
Phone: 01592 583413
Email: Buckhavenps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

239

Pupil roll

17.6

Teachers (FTE)

13.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

19.9

Avg class size

Pupils by gender108 girls · 131 boys

Additional support needs18% 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 November 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 Buckhaven Primary School?: Buckhaven Primary School is a primary school in Buckhaven, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Buckhaven Primary School have?: Buckhaven Primary School has 239 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Buckhaven Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Buckhaven Primary School is 13.6:1.
Where is Buckhaven Primary School?: Buckhaven Primary School is located at College Street, Buckhaven, Fife, KY8 1JZ.
How is Buckhaven 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 Buckhaven Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.