How many pupils does King's Park Primary School have?

King's Park Primary School has 481 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at King's Park Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at King's Park Primary School is 17.8:1.

Where is King's Park Primary School?

King's Park Primary School is located at 20 Croft Street, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 3BA.

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

King's Park Primary School

Dalkeith, Midlothian · EH22 3BA

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About King's Park Primary School

King's Park Primary School is a primary school in Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 481 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.8:1. 7% of pupils have English as an additional language. 73% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Midlothian →
Town: Dalkeith
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 20 Croft Street, Dalkeith, EH22 3BA
Phone: 0131 271 4610
Email: kingspark.ps@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

481

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

17.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

26.7

Avg class size

Pupils by gender251 girls · 230 boys

Additional support needs27% of pupils

English as an additional language7% of pupils

Registered for free school meals73% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (20%)Q5 · least deprived (24%)

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 2013

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

Improvements in performanceVery Good

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

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 King's Park Primary School?: King's Park Primary School is a primary school in Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does King's Park Primary School have?: King's Park Primary School has 481 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at King's Park Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at King's Park Primary School is 17.8:1.
Where is King's Park Primary School?: King's Park Primary School is located at 20 Croft Street, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 3BA.
How is King's Park 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 King's Park Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.