How many pupils does St David's RC High School have?

St David's RC High School has 788 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St David's RC High School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St David's RC High School is 12.6:1.

Is St David's RC High School a denominational school?

St David's RC High School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St David's RC High School?

St David's RC High School is located at 1 Cousland Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 2PS.

How is St David's RC High 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 St David's RC High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

St David's RC High School

Dalkeith, Midlothian · EH22 2PS

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About St David's RC High School

St David's RC High School is a secondary school in Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 788 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 7% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Midlothian →
Town: Dalkeith
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: 1 Cousland Road, Dalkeith, EH22 2PS
Phone: 0131 654 4702
Email: st-davids.hs@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

788

Pupil roll

62.3

Teachers (FTE)

12.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender380 girls · 408 boys

Additional support needs48% of pupils

English as an additional language7% of pupils

Roll by stage

139

142

133

148

134

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (17%)Q5 · least deprived (5%)

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 February 2019

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

Leadership of changeVery Good

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionVery 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 St David's RC High School?: St David's RC High School is a secondary school in Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St David's RC High School have?: St David's RC High School has 788 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St David's RC High School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St David's RC High School is 12.6:1.
Is St David's RC High School a denominational school?: St David's RC High School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St David's RC High School?: St David's RC High School is located at 1 Cousland Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 2PS.
How is St David's RC High 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 St David's RC High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.