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

St Margaret's R C Primary School has 356 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Margaret's R C Primary School is 17.9:1.

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

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

Where is St Margaret's R C Primary School?

St Margaret's R C Primary School is located at Woodmill Road, Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 4BB.

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

St Margaret's R C Primary School

Dunfermline, Fife · KY11 4BB

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About St Margaret's R C Primary School

St Margaret's R C Primary School is a primary school in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 356 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.9:1. 11% 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: Roman Catholic
Address: Woodmill Road, Dunfermline, KY11 4BB
Phone: 01383 602435
Email: Stmargaretsrcps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

356

Pupil roll

19.9

Teachers (FTE)

17.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

27.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender160 girls · 196 boys

Additional support needs34% of pupils

English as an additional language11% of pupils

Registered for free school meals73% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (17%)Q5 · least deprived (36%)

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 2012

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

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsGood

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 St Margaret's R C Primary School?: St Margaret's R C Primary School is a primary school in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Margaret's R C Primary School have?: St Margaret's R C Primary School has 356 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Margaret's R C Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Margaret's R C Primary School is 17.9:1.
Is St Margaret's R C Primary School a denominational school?: St Margaret's R C Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Margaret's R C Primary School?: St Margaret's R C Primary School is located at Woodmill Road, Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 4BB.
How is St Margaret'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 Margaret's R C Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.