How many pupils does Thornton Primary School have?

Thornton Primary School has 153 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Thornton Primary School is 11.6:1.

Where is Thornton Primary School?

Thornton Primary School is located at Station Road, Thornton, Fife, KY1 4AY.

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

Thornton Primary School

Thornton, Fife · KY1 4AY

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About Thornton Primary School

Thornton Primary School is a primary school in Thornton, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 153 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 82% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Fife →
Town: Thornton
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Station Road, Thornton, KY1 4AY
Phone: 01592 583465
Email: Thorntonps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

153

Pupil roll

13.2

Teachers (FTE)

11.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

21.9

Avg class size

Pupils by gender72 girls · 81 boys

Additional support needs19% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals82% 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 October 2015

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' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumGood

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 Thornton Primary School?: Thornton Primary School is a primary school in Thornton, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Thornton Primary School have?: Thornton Primary School has 153 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Thornton Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Thornton Primary School is 11.6:1.
Where is Thornton Primary School?: Thornton Primary School is located at Station Road, Thornton, Fife, KY1 4AY.
How is Thornton 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 Thornton Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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