How many pupils does Foulford Primary School have?

Foulford Primary School has 343 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Foulford Primary School is 16.3:1.

Where is Foulford Primary School?

Foulford Primary School is located at Leuchatsbeath Drive, Cowdenbeath, Fife, KY4 9SN.

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

Foulford Primary School

Cowdenbeath, Fife · KY4 9SN

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Foulford Primary School

Foulford Primary School is a primary school in Cowdenbeath, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 343 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 4% of pupils have English as an additional language. 70% 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: Leuchatsbeath Drive, Cowdenbeath, KY4 9SN
Phone: 01383 602413
Email: Foulfordps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

343

Pupil roll

21.1

Teachers (FTE)

16.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

26.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender146 girls · 197 boys

Additional support needs34% of pupils

English as an additional language4% of pupils

Registered for free school meals70% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (4%)Q5 · least deprived (2%)

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 December 2019

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 achievementSatisfactory

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 Foulford Primary School?: Foulford Primary School is a primary school in Cowdenbeath, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Foulford Primary School have?: Foulford Primary School has 343 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Foulford Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Foulford Primary School is 16.3:1.
Where is Foulford Primary School?: Foulford Primary School is located at Leuchatsbeath Drive, Cowdenbeath, Fife, KY4 9SN.
How is Foulford 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 Foulford Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.