How many pupils does Dunnikier Primary School have?

Dunnikier Primary School has 331 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Dunnikier Primary School is 16.6:1.

Where is Dunnikier Primary School?

Dunnikier Primary School is located at Balsusney Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY2 5LH.

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

Dunnikier Primary School

Kirkcaldy, Fife · KY2 5LH

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About Dunnikier Primary School

Dunnikier Primary School is a primary school in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 331 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.6:1. 18% of pupils have English as an additional language. 76% 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: Balsusney Road, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5LH
Phone: 01592 583425
Email: Dunnikierps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

331

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

16.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

27.6

Avg class size

Pupils by gender174 girls · 157 boys

Additional support needs37% of pupils

English as an additional language18% of pupils

Registered for free school meals76% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (12%)Q5 · least deprived (3%)

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 2019

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentVery Good

Raising attainment and achievementVery 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 Dunnikier Primary School?: Dunnikier Primary School is a primary school in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Dunnikier Primary School have?: Dunnikier Primary School has 331 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Dunnikier Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Dunnikier Primary School is 16.6:1.
Where is Dunnikier Primary School?: Dunnikier Primary School is located at Balsusney Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY2 5LH.
How is Dunnikier 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 Dunnikier Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.