How many pupils does Lochgelly South Primary School have?

Lochgelly South Primary School has 170 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Lochgelly South Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Lochgelly South Primary School is 15.7:1.

Where is Lochgelly South Primary School?

Lochgelly South Primary School is located at High Street, Lochgelly, Fife, KY5 9LW.

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

Lochgelly South Primary School

Lochgelly, Fife · KY5 9LW

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About Lochgelly South Primary School

Lochgelly South Primary School is a primary school in Lochgelly, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 170 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 82% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Fife →
Town: Lochgelly
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: High Street, Lochgelly, KY5 9LW
Phone: 01592 583444
Email: Lochgellysouthps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

170

Pupil roll

10.8

Teachers (FTE)

15.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.3

Avg class size

Pupils by gender90 girls · 80 boys

Additional support needs32% of pupils

Registered for free school meals82% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (24%)Q5 · least deprived (0%)

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 January 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-evaluationVery 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 Lochgelly South Primary School?: Lochgelly South Primary School is a primary school in Lochgelly, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Lochgelly South Primary School have?: Lochgelly South Primary School has 170 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Lochgelly South Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Lochgelly South Primary School is 15.7:1.
Where is Lochgelly South Primary School?: Lochgelly South Primary School is located at High Street, Lochgelly, Fife, KY5 9LW.
How is Lochgelly South 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 Lochgelly South Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.