How many pupils does McLean Primary School have?

McLean Primary School has 349 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at McLean Primary School is 16.6:1.

Where is McLean Primary School?

McLean Primary School is located at Baldridgeburn, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 9EE.

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

McLean Primary School

Dunfermline, Fife · KY12 9EE

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About McLean Primary School

McLean Primary School is a primary school in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 349 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.6:1. 9% 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: Dunfermline
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Baldridgeburn, Dunfermline, KY12 9EE
Phone: 01383 602423
Email: Mcleanps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

349

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

16.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

26.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender173 girls · 176 boys

Additional support needs30% of pupils

English as an additional language9% of pupils

Registered for free school meals73% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (21%)Q5 · least deprived (19%)

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 2012

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' experiencesGood

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 McLean Primary School?: McLean Primary School is a primary school in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does McLean Primary School have?: McLean Primary School has 349 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at McLean Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at McLean Primary School is 16.6:1.
Where is McLean Primary School?: McLean Primary School is located at Baldridgeburn, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 9EE.
How is McLean 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 McLean Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.