How many pupils does Hawthornden Primary School have?

Hawthornden Primary School has 245 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Hawthornden Primary School is 13.2:1.

Where is Hawthornden Primary School?

Hawthornden Primary School is located at Polton Avenue Road, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, EH19 2NZ.

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

Hawthornden Primary School

Bonnyrigg, Midlothian · EH19 2NZ

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Hawthornden Primary School

Hawthornden Primary School is a primary school in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 245 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 81% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Midlothian →
Town: Bonnyrigg
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Polton Avenue Road, Bonnyrigg, EH19 2NZ
Phone: 0131 271 4600
Email: hawthornden.ps@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

245

Pupil roll

18.6

Teachers (FTE)

13.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

22.3

Avg class size

Pupils by gender118 girls · 127 boys

Additional support needs40% of pupils

Registered for free school meals81% 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 March 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.

Teaching Jobs

📋

No open jobs

Hawthornden Primary School has no open roles listed at the moment. Check back soon or browse other schools.

Recruitment agencies in Bonnyrigg

Coming soon

Teaching agencies that actively recruit in Bonnyrigg will be listed here.

Run an agency? Get your agency listed

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hawthornden Primary School?: Hawthornden Primary School is a primary school in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Hawthornden Primary School have?: Hawthornden Primary School has 245 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Hawthornden Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Hawthornden Primary School is 13.2:1.
Where is Hawthornden Primary School?: Hawthornden Primary School is located at Polton Avenue Road, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, EH19 2NZ.
How is Hawthornden 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 Hawthornden Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.