How many pupils does Canongate Primary School have?

Canongate Primary School has 188 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

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

Where is Canongate Primary School?

Canongate Primary School is located at Maynard Road, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 8RX.

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

Canongate Primary School

St Andrews, Fife · KY16 8RX

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About Canongate Primary School

Canongate Primary School is a primary school in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 188 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 7% 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: St Andrews
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Maynard Road, St Andrews, KY16 8RX
Phone: 01334 659452
Email: canongateps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

188

Pupil roll

13.3

Teachers (FTE)

14.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

18.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender104 girls · 84 boys

Additional support needs37% of pupils

English as an additional language7% of pupils

Registered for free school meals77% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (38%)

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 April 2017

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 achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionSatisfactory

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 Canongate Primary School?: Canongate Primary School is a primary school in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Canongate Primary School have?: Canongate Primary School has 188 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Canongate Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Canongate Primary School is 14.1:1.
Where is Canongate Primary School?: Canongate Primary School is located at Maynard Road, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 8RX.
How is Canongate 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 Canongate Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.