How many pupils does Denbeath Primary School have?

Denbeath Primary School has 174 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

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

Where is Denbeath Primary School?

Denbeath Primary School is located at Wall Street, Buckhaven, Fife, KY8 1JG.

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

Denbeath Primary School

Buckhaven, Fife · KY8 1JG

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About Denbeath Primary School

Denbeath Primary School is a primary school in Buckhaven, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 174 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 83% 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: Wall Street, Buckhaven, KY8 1JG
Phone: 01592 583422
Email: Denbeathps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

174

Pupil roll

12.8

Teachers (FTE)

13.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.9

Avg class size

Pupils by gender76 girls · 98 boys

Additional support needs24% of pupils

Registered for free school meals83% 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 October 2016

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionVery 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 Denbeath Primary School?: Denbeath Primary School is a primary school in Buckhaven, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Denbeath Primary School have?: Denbeath Primary School has 174 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Denbeath Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Denbeath Primary School is 13.6:1.
Where is Denbeath Primary School?: Denbeath Primary School is located at Wall Street, Buckhaven, Fife, KY8 1JG.
How is Denbeath 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 Denbeath Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.