How many pupils does Pittencrieff Primary School have?

Pittencrieff Primary School has 163 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Pittencrieff Primary School is 15.1:1.

Where is Pittencrieff Primary School?

Pittencrieff Primary School is located at Dewar Street, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 8AB.

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

Pittencrieff Primary School

Dunfermline, Fife · KY12 8AB

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About Pittencrieff Primary School

Pittencrieff Primary School is a primary school in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 163 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 20% of pupils have English as an additional language. 74% 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: Dewar Street, Dunfermline, KY12 8AB
Phone: 01383 602429
Email: Pittencrieffps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

163

Pupil roll

10.8

Teachers (FTE)

15.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.3

Avg class size

Pupils by gender88 girls · 75 boys

Additional support needs29% of pupils

English as an additional language20% of pupils

Registered for free school meals74% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (7%)Q5 · least deprived (12%)

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 January 2016

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-evaluationGood

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 Pittencrieff Primary School?: Pittencrieff Primary School is a primary school in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Pittencrieff Primary School have?: Pittencrieff Primary School has 163 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Pittencrieff Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Pittencrieff Primary School is 15.1:1.
Where is Pittencrieff Primary School?: Pittencrieff Primary School is located at Dewar Street, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 8AB.
How is Pittencrieff 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 Pittencrieff Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.