How many pupils does St Bride's R C Primary School have?

St Bride's R C Primary School has 182 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Bride's R C Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Bride's R C Primary School is 14.4:1.

Is St Bride's R C Primary School a denominational school?

St Bride's R C Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Bride's R C Primary School?

St Bride's R C Primary School is located at Barclay Street, Cowdenbeath, Fife, KY4 9LD.

How is St Bride's R C 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 St Bride's R C Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

St Bride's R C Primary School

Cowdenbeath, Fife · KY4 9LD

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About St Bride's R C Primary School

St Bride's R C Primary School is a primary school in Cowdenbeath, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 182 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 3% of pupils have English as an additional language. 83% 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: Roman Catholic
Address: Barclay Street, Cowdenbeath, KY4 9LD
Phone: 01383 602431
Email: Stbridesrcps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

182

Pupil roll

12.6

Teachers (FTE)

14.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

22.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender93 girls · 89 boys

Additional support needs19% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Registered for free school meals83% 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 November 2011

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

Improvements in performanceSatisfactory

Learners' experiencesSatisfactory

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumWeak

Improvement through self-evaluationWeak

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 St Bride's R C Primary School?: St Bride's R C Primary School is a primary school in Cowdenbeath, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Bride's R C Primary School have?: St Bride's R C Primary School has 182 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Bride's R C Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Bride's R C Primary School is 14.4:1.
Is St Bride's R C Primary School a denominational school?: St Bride's R C Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Bride's R C Primary School?: St Bride's R C Primary School is located at Barclay Street, Cowdenbeath, Fife, KY4 9LD.
How is St Bride's R C 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 St Bride's R C Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.