How many pupils does Saltersgate School have?

Saltersgate School has 100 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Saltersgate School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Saltersgate School is 3.1:1.

Where is Saltersgate School?

Saltersgate School is located at 3 Cousland Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 2PS.

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

Saltersgate School

Dalkeith, Midlothian · EH22 2PS

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About Saltersgate School

Saltersgate School is a special school in Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 100 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 3.1:1. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Midlothian →
Town: Dalkeith
Phase: Special
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 3 Cousland Road, Dalkeith, EH22 2PS
Phone: 0131 654 4703
Email: saltersgate@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

100

Pupil roll

32.6

Teachers (FTE)

3.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender32 girls · 68 boys

Additional support needs100% of pupils

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (11%)Q5 · least deprived (7%)

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 June 2023

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

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 Saltersgate School?: Saltersgate School is a special school in Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Saltersgate School have?: Saltersgate School has 100 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Saltersgate School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Saltersgate School is 3.1:1.
Where is Saltersgate School?: Saltersgate School is located at 3 Cousland Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 2PS.
How is Saltersgate 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 Saltersgate School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.