How many pupils does Lochgelly West Primary School have?

Lochgelly West Primary School has 175 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Lochgelly West Primary School is 13.3:1.

Where is Lochgelly West Primary School?

Lochgelly West Primary School is located at 15 Main Street, Lochgelly, Fife, KY5 9NS.

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

Lochgelly West Primary School

Lochgelly, Fife · KY5 9NS

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About Lochgelly West Primary School

Lochgelly West Primary School is a primary school in Lochgelly, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 175 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 5% of pupils have English as an additional language. 77% 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: 15 Main Street, Lochgelly, KY5 9NS
Phone: 01592 583445
Email: Lochgellywestps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

175

Pupil roll

13.2

Teachers (FTE)

13.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender81 girls · 94 boys

Additional support needs35% of pupils

English as an additional language5% of pupils

Registered for free school meals77% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (30%)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 September 2024

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

Leadership of changeSatisfactory

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementWeak

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionSatisfactory

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 West Primary School?: Lochgelly West Primary School is a primary school in Lochgelly, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Lochgelly West Primary School have?: Lochgelly West Primary School has 175 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Lochgelly West Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Lochgelly West Primary School is 13.3:1.
Where is Lochgelly West Primary School?: Lochgelly West Primary School is located at 15 Main Street, Lochgelly, Fife, KY5 9NS.
How is Lochgelly 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 Lochgelly West Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.