How many pupils does Hyndhead School have?

Hyndhead School has 29 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Hyndhead School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Hyndhead School is 3:1.

Where is Hyndhead School?

Hyndhead School is located at Barncraig Street, Buckhaven, Fife, KY8 1JE.

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

Hyndhead School

Buckhaven, Fife · KY8 1JE

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About Hyndhead School

Hyndhead School is a special school in Buckhaven, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 29 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 3:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Fife →
Town: Buckhaven
Phase: Special
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Barncraig Street, Buckhaven, KY8 1JE
Phone: 01592 583480
Email: hyndheadse.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

9.8

Teachers (FTE)

3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender6 girls · 23 boys

Additional support needs100% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

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 2023

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

Leadership of changeSatisfactory

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionSatisfactory

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 Hyndhead School?: Hyndhead School is a special school in Buckhaven, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Hyndhead School have?: Hyndhead School has 29 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Hyndhead School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Hyndhead School is 3:1.
Where is Hyndhead School?: Hyndhead School is located at Barncraig Street, Buckhaven, Fife, KY8 1JE.
How is Hyndhead 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 Hyndhead School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.