How many pupils does Kirkcaldy West Primary School have?

Kirkcaldy West Primary School has 378 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkcaldy West Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkcaldy West Primary School is 17.4:1.

Where is Kirkcaldy West Primary School?

Kirkcaldy West Primary School is located at Milton Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 1TL.

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

Kirkcaldy West Primary School

Kirkcaldy, Fife · KY1 1TL

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About Kirkcaldy West Primary School

Kirkcaldy West Primary School is a primary school in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 378 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 25% of pupils have English as an additional language. 78% 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: Milton Road, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1TL
Phone: 01592 583432
Email: Kirkcaldywestps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

378

Pupil roll

21.7

Teachers (FTE)

17.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender202 girls · 176 boys

Additional support needs50% of pupils

English as an additional language25% of pupils

Registered for free school meals78% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (59%)Q5 · least deprived (17%)

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 October 2024

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 inclusionVery Good

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 Kirkcaldy West Primary School?: Kirkcaldy West Primary School is a primary school in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Kirkcaldy West Primary School have?: Kirkcaldy West Primary School has 378 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkcaldy West Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkcaldy West Primary School is 17.4:1.
Where is Kirkcaldy West Primary School?: Kirkcaldy West Primary School is located at Milton Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 1TL.
How is Kirkcaldy West 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 Kirkcaldy West Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.