How many pupils does Balcurvie Primary School have?

Balcurvie Primary School has 151 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Balcurvie Primary School is 16.4:1.

Where is Balcurvie Primary School?

Balcurvie Primary School is located at Balcurvie Road, Windygates, Fife, KY8 5DY.

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

Balcurvie Primary School

Windygates, Fife · KY8 5DY

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Balcurvie Primary School

Balcurvie Primary School is a primary school in Windygates, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 151 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 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: Windygates
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Balcurvie Road, Windygates, KY8 5DY
Phone: 01334 659449
Email: Balcurvieps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

151

Pupil roll

9.2

Teachers (FTE)

16.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

21.6

Avg class size

Pupils by gender73 girls · 78 boys

Additional support needs3% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals82% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (16%)Q5 · least deprived (0%)

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 May 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' experiencesSatisfactory

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

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 Balcurvie Primary School?: Balcurvie Primary School is a primary school in Windygates, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Balcurvie Primary School have?: Balcurvie Primary School has 151 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Balcurvie Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Balcurvie Primary School is 16.4:1.
Where is Balcurvie Primary School?: Balcurvie Primary School is located at Balcurvie Road, Windygates, Fife, KY8 5DY.
How is Balcurvie 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 Balcurvie Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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