How many pupils does Fair Isle Primary School have?

Fair Isle Primary School has 341 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Fair Isle Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Fair Isle Primary School is 15.9:1.

Where is Fair Isle Primary School?

Fair Isle Primary School is located at Fair Isle Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY2 6EG.

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

Fair Isle Primary School

Kirkcaldy, Fife · KY2 6EG

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About Fair Isle Primary School

Fair Isle Primary School is a primary school in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 341 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 19% of pupils have English as an additional language. 87% 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: Fair Isle Road, Kirkcaldy, KY2 6EG
Phone: 01592 583428
Email: Fairisleps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

341

Pupil roll

21.4

Teachers (FTE)

15.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

26.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender175 girls · 166 boys

Additional support needs43% of pupils

English as an additional language19% of pupils

Registered for free school meals87% 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 May 2010

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 needsVery Good

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 Fair Isle Primary School?: Fair Isle Primary School is a primary school in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Fair Isle Primary School have?: Fair Isle Primary School has 341 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Fair Isle Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Fair Isle Primary School is 15.9:1.
Where is Fair Isle Primary School?: Fair Isle Primary School is located at Fair Isle Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY2 6EG.
How is Fair Isle 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 Fair Isle Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.