How many pupils does Southwood Primary School have?

Southwood Primary School has 195 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Southwood Primary School is 17.1:1.

Where is Southwood Primary School?

Southwood Primary School is located at Marchmont Crescent, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 1JU.

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

Southwood Primary School

Glenrothes, Fife · KY6 1JU

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About Southwood Primary School

Southwood Primary School is a primary school in Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 195 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 8% of pupils have English as an additional language. 86% 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: Marchmont Crescent, Glenrothes, KY6 1JU
Phone: 01592 583457
Email: Southwoodps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

195

Pupil roll

11.4

Teachers (FTE)

17.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender94 girls · 101 boys

Additional support needs33% of pupils

English as an additional language8% of pupils

Registered for free school meals86% of pupils

Roll by stage

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 September 2019

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Leadership of changeVery Good

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Southwood Primary School?: Southwood Primary School is a primary school in Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Southwood Primary School have?: Southwood Primary School has 195 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Southwood Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Southwood Primary School is 17.1:1.
Where is Southwood Primary School?: Southwood Primary School is located at Marchmont Crescent, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 1JU.
How is Southwood 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 Southwood Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.