How many pupils does Markinch Primary School have?

Markinch Primary School has 290 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

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

Where is Markinch Primary School?

Markinch Primary School is located at Betson Street, Markinch, Fife, KY7 6AA.

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

Markinch Primary School

Markinch, Fife · KY7 6AA

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About Markinch Primary School

Markinch Primary School is a primary school in Markinch, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 290 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 2% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Fife →
Town: Markinch
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Betson Street, Markinch, KY7 6AA
Phone: 01592 583446
Email: Markinchps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

290

Pupil roll

20.5

Teachers (FTE)

14.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

26.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender141 girls · 149 boys

Additional support needs24% of pupils

English as an additional language2% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (4%)Q5 · least deprived (11%)

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 June 2016

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' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

The curriculumSatisfactory

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 Markinch Primary School?: Markinch Primary School is a primary school in Markinch, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Markinch Primary School have?: Markinch Primary School has 290 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Markinch Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Markinch Primary School is 14.1:1.
Where is Markinch Primary School?: Markinch Primary School is located at Betson Street, Markinch, Fife, KY7 6AA.
How is Markinch 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 Markinch Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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