How many pupils does Cowdenbeath Primary School have?

Cowdenbeath Primary School has 137 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Cowdenbeath Primary School is 14.3:1.

Where is Cowdenbeath Primary School?

Cowdenbeath Primary School is located at 45 Broad Street, Cowdenbeath, Fife, KY4 8JP.

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

Cowdenbeath Primary School

Cowdenbeath, Fife · KY4 8JP

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About Cowdenbeath Primary School

Cowdenbeath Primary School is a primary school in Cowdenbeath, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 137 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 88% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Fife →
Town: Cowdenbeath
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 45 Broad Street, Cowdenbeath, KY4 8JP
Phone: 01383 602449
Email: Cowdenbeathps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

137

Pupil roll

9.6

Teachers (FTE)

14.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

22.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender66 girls · 71 boys

Additional support needs32% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals88% 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 February 2015

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceVery Good

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationVery 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 Cowdenbeath Primary School?: Cowdenbeath Primary School is a primary school in Cowdenbeath, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Cowdenbeath Primary School have?: Cowdenbeath Primary School has 137 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Cowdenbeath Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Cowdenbeath Primary School is 14.3:1.
Where is Cowdenbeath Primary School?: Cowdenbeath Primary School is located at 45 Broad Street, Cowdenbeath, Fife, KY4 8JP.
How is Cowdenbeath 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 Cowdenbeath Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.