How many pupils does Burntisland Primary School have?

Burntisland Primary School has 428 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Burntisland Primary School is 17.1:1.

Where is Burntisland Primary School?

Burntisland Primary School is located at Cowdenbeath Road, Burntisland, Fife, KY3 0LJ.

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

Burntisland Primary School

Burntisland, Fife · KY3 0LJ

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About Burntisland Primary School

Burntisland Primary School is a primary school in Burntisland, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 428 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 4% of pupils have English as an additional language. 75% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Fife →
Town: Burntisland
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Cowdenbeath Road, Burntisland, KY3 0LJ
Phone: 01592 583414
Email: Burntislandps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

428

Pupil roll

25.1

Teachers (FTE)

17.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

28.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender189 girls · 239 boys

Additional support needs40% of pupils

English as an additional language4% of pupils

Registered for free school meals75% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (15%)Q5 · least deprived (28%)

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 September 2024

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

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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 Burntisland Primary School?: Burntisland Primary School is a primary school in Burntisland, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Burntisland Primary School have?: Burntisland Primary School has 428 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Burntisland Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Burntisland Primary School is 17.1:1.
Where is Burntisland Primary School?: Burntisland Primary School is located at Cowdenbeath Road, Burntisland, Fife, KY3 0LJ.
How is Burntisland 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 Burntisland Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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