How many pupils does Carleton Primary School have?

Carleton Primary School has 337 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Carleton Primary School is 19.3:1.

Where is Carleton Primary School?

Carleton Primary School is located at Happer Crescent, Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 5DN.

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

Carleton Primary School

Glenrothes, Fife · KY7 5DN

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Carleton Primary School

Carleton Primary School is a primary school in Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 337 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.3:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 77% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Fife →
Town: Glenrothes
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Happer Crescent, Glenrothes, KY7 5DN
Phone: 01592 583417
Email: Carletonps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

337

Pupil roll

17.5

Teachers (FTE)

19.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

28.1

Avg class size

Pupils by gender184 girls · 153 boys

Additional support needs12% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals77% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (5%)Q5 · least deprived (9%)

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 2011

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 needsGood

The curriculumVery Good

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 Carleton Primary School?: Carleton Primary School is a primary school in Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Carleton Primary School have?: Carleton Primary School has 337 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Carleton Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Carleton Primary School is 19.3:1.
Where is Carleton Primary School?: Carleton Primary School is located at Happer Crescent, Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 5DN.
How is Carleton 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 Carleton Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.