How many pupils does Pathhead Primary School have?

Pathhead Primary School has 250 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Pathhead Primary School is 14.1:1.

Where is Pathhead Primary School?

Pathhead Primary School is located at Cairns Street West, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 2JA.

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

Pathhead Primary School

Kirkcaldy, Fife · KY1 2JA

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About Pathhead Primary School

Pathhead Primary School is a primary school in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 250 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 16% of pupils have English as an additional language. 82% 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: Cairns Street West, Kirkcaldy, KY1 2JA
Phone: 01592 583450
Email: pathheadps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

250

Pupil roll

17.7

Teachers (FTE)

14.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

22.7

Avg class size

Pupils by gender110 girls · 140 boys

Additional support needs71% of pupils

English as an additional language16% of pupils

Registered for free school meals82% 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 October 2011

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' experiencesVery Good

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 Pathhead Primary School?: Pathhead Primary School is a primary school in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Pathhead Primary School have?: Pathhead Primary School has 250 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Pathhead Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Pathhead Primary School is 14.1:1.
Where is Pathhead Primary School?: Pathhead Primary School is located at Cairns Street West, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 2JA.
How is Pathhead 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 Pathhead Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.