How many pupils does Methilhill Primary & Community School have?

Methilhill Primary & Community School has 308 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Methilhill Primary & Community School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Methilhill Primary & Community School is 17.3:1.

Where is Methilhill Primary & Community School?

Methilhill Primary & Community School is located at Sea Road, Methilhill, Fife, KY8 2JW.

How is Methilhill Primary & Community 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 Methilhill Primary & Community School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Methilhill Primary & Community School

Methilhill, Fife · KY8 2JW

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About Methilhill Primary & Community School

Methilhill Primary & Community School is a primary school in Methilhill, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 308 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.3:1. 6% of pupils have English as an additional language. 89% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Fife →
Town: Methilhill
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Sea Road, Methilhill, KY8 2JW
Phone: 01592 583447
Email: methilhillps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

308

Pupil roll

17.8

Teachers (FTE)

17.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.7

Avg class size

Pupils by gender151 girls · 157 boys

Additional support needs72% of pupils

English as an additional language6% of pupils

Registered for free school meals89% 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 January 2014

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

Improvements in performanceSatisfactory

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumSatisfactory

Improvement through self-evaluationSatisfactory

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 Methilhill Primary & Community School?: Methilhill Primary & Community School is a primary school in Methilhill, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Methilhill Primary & Community School have?: Methilhill Primary & Community School has 308 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Methilhill Primary & Community School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Methilhill Primary & Community School is 17.3:1.
Where is Methilhill Primary & Community School?: Methilhill Primary & Community School is located at Sea Road, Methilhill, Fife, KY8 2JW.
How is Methilhill Primary & Community 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 Methilhill Primary & Community School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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