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

St David's RC Primary School has 179 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at St David's RC Primary School is 19:1.

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

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

Where is St David's RC Primary School?

St David's RC Primary School is located at Lauder Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 2PU.

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

St David's RC Primary School

Dalkeith, Midlothian · EH22 2PU

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About St David's RC Primary School

St David's RC Primary School is a primary school in Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 179 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 19:1. 20% 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: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: Lauder Road, Dalkeith, EH22 2PU
Phone: 0131 271 4675
Email: st-davids.ps@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

179

Pupil roll

9.4

Teachers (FTE)

19:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.6

Avg class size

Pupils by gender91 girls · 88 boys

Additional support needs46% of pupils

English as an additional language20% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (15%)Q5 · least deprived (3%)

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 2011

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 needsGood

The curriculumSatisfactory

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 St David's RC Primary School?: St David's RC Primary School is a primary school in Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St David's RC Primary School have?: St David's RC Primary School has 179 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St David's RC Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St David's RC Primary School is 19:1.
Is St David's RC Primary School a denominational school?: St David's RC Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St David's RC Primary School?: St David's RC Primary School is located at Lauder Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 2PU.
How is St David's RC 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 St David's RC Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.