How many pupils does Capshard Primary School have?

Capshard Primary School has 508 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Capshard Primary School is 19.7:1.

Where is Capshard Primary School?

Capshard Primary School is located at Barry Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY2 6JD.

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

Capshard Primary School

Kirkcaldy, Fife · KY2 6JD

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About Capshard Primary School

Capshard Primary School is a primary school in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 508 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.7:1. 3% of pupils have English as an additional language. 72% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Fife →
Town: Kirkcaldy
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Barry Road, Kirkcaldy, KY2 6JD
Phone: 01592 583415
Email: capshardps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

508

Pupil roll

25.8

Teachers (FTE)

19.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

28.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender237 girls · 271 boys

Additional support needs19% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Registered for free school meals72% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (2%)Q5 · least deprived (65%)

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 February 2016

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' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

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 Capshard Primary School?: Capshard Primary School is a primary school in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Capshard Primary School have?: Capshard Primary School has 508 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Capshard Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Capshard Primary School is 19.7:1.
Where is Capshard Primary School?: Capshard Primary School is located at Barry Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY2 6JD.
How is Capshard 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 Capshard Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.