How many pupils does Woodburn Primary School have?

Woodburn Primary School has 654 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Woodburn Primary School is 15.8:1.

Where is Woodburn Primary School?

Woodburn Primary School is located at 5 Cousland Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 2PS.

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

Woodburn Primary School

Dalkeith, Midlothian · EH22 2PS

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About Woodburn Primary School

Woodburn Primary School is a primary school in Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 654 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 9% 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: 5 Cousland Road, Dalkeith, EH22 2PS
Phone: 0131 271 4715
Email: woodburn.ps@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

654

Pupil roll

41.4

Teachers (FTE)

15.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender309 girls · 345 boys

Additional support needs47% of pupils

English as an additional language9% of pupils

Registered for free school meals73% of pupils

Roll by stage

101

108

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 January 2024

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentVery Good

Raising attainment and achievementVery Good

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 Woodburn Primary School?: Woodburn Primary School is a primary school in Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Woodburn Primary School have?: Woodburn Primary School has 654 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Woodburn Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Woodburn Primary School is 15.8:1.
Where is Woodburn Primary School?: Woodburn Primary School is located at 5 Cousland Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 2PS.
How is Woodburn 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 Woodburn Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.