How many pupils does Cardenden Primary School have?

Cardenden Primary School has 149 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Cardenden Primary School is 13.3:1.

Where is Cardenden Primary School?

Cardenden Primary School is located at Carden Castle Avenue, Cardenden, Fife, KY5 0EW.

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

Cardenden Primary School

Cardenden, Fife · KY5 0EW

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About Cardenden Primary School

Cardenden Primary School is a primary school in Cardenden, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 149 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 9% of pupils have English as an additional language. 84% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Fife →
Town: Cardenden
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Carden Castle Avenue, Cardenden, KY5 0EW
Phone: 01592 583416
Email: cardendenps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

149

Pupil roll

11.2

Teachers (FTE)

13.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

21.3

Avg class size

Pupils by gender77 girls · 72 boys

Additional support needs47% of pupils

English as an additional language9% of pupils

Registered for free school meals84% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (30%)Q5 · least deprived (0%)

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 2022

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

Leadership of changeWeak

Learning, teaching and assessmentWeak

Raising attainment and achievementWeak

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionWeak

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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 Cardenden Primary School?: Cardenden Primary School is a primary school in Cardenden, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Cardenden Primary School have?: Cardenden Primary School has 149 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Cardenden Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Cardenden Primary School is 13.3:1.
Where is Cardenden Primary School?: Cardenden Primary School is located at Carden Castle Avenue, Cardenden, Fife, KY5 0EW.
How is Cardenden 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 Cardenden Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.