How many pupils does St Patrick's R C Primary School have?

St Patrick's R C Primary School has 177 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Patrick's R C Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Patrick's R C Primary School is 13:1.

Is St Patrick's R C Primary School a denominational school?

St Patrick's R C Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Patrick's R C Primary School?

St Patrick's R C Primary School is located at 41 Station Road, Lochgelly, Fife, KY5 9QX.

How is St Patrick's R C 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 St Patrick's R C Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

St Patrick's R C Primary School

Lochgelly, Fife · KY5 9QX

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About St Patrick's R C Primary School

St Patrick's R C Primary School is a primary school in Lochgelly, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 177 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13:1. 7% of pupils have English as an additional language. 76% 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: Roman Catholic
Address: 41 Station Road, Lochgelly, KY5 9QX
Phone: 01592 583461
Email: Stpatricksrcps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

177

Pupil roll

13.6

Teachers (FTE)

13:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.3

Avg class size

Pupils by gender96 girls · 81 boys

Additional support needs33% of pupils

English as an additional language7% of pupils

Registered for free school meals76% 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 March 2010

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceVery Good

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumVery Good

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 St Patrick's R C Primary School?: St Patrick's R C Primary School is a primary school in Lochgelly, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Patrick's R C Primary School have?: St Patrick's R C Primary School has 177 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Patrick's R C Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Patrick's R C Primary School is 13:1.
Is St Patrick's R C Primary School a denominational school?: St Patrick's R C Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Patrick's R C Primary School?: St Patrick's R C Primary School is located at 41 Station Road, Lochgelly, Fife, KY5 9QX.
How is St Patrick's R C 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 St Patrick's R C Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.