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

St Columba's R C Primary School has 233 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Columba's R C Primary School is 17.1:1.

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

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

Where is St Columba's R C Primary School?

St Columba's R C Primary School is located at North Union Street, Cupar, Fife, KY15 4AN.

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

St Columba's R C Primary School

Cupar, Fife · KY15 4AN

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About St Columba's R C Primary School

St Columba's R C Primary School is a primary school in Cupar, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 233 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 8% of pupils have English as an additional language. 73% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Fife →
Town: Cupar
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: North Union Street, Cupar, KY15 4AN
Phone: 01334 659440
Email: stcolumbasrcps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

233

Pupil roll

13.6

Teachers (FTE)

17.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.9

Avg class size

Pupils by gender122 girls · 111 boys

Additional support needs30% of pupils

English as an additional language8% of pupils

Registered for free school meals73% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (15%)Q5 · least deprived (13%)

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 2013

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 needsWeak

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 Columba's R C Primary School?: St Columba's R C Primary School is a primary school in Cupar, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Columba's R C Primary School have?: St Columba's R C Primary School has 233 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Columba's R C Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Columba's R C Primary School is 17.1:1.
Is St Columba's R C Primary School a denominational school?: St Columba's R C Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Columba's R C Primary School?: St Columba's R C Primary School is located at North Union Street, Cupar, Fife, KY15 4AN.
How is St Columba'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 Columba's R C Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.