How many pupils does Danderhall Primary School have?

Danderhall Primary School has 417 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Danderhall Primary School is 17.9:1.

Where is Danderhall Primary School?

Danderhall Primary School is located at 59 Edmonstone Road, Danderhall, Midlothian, EH22 1QL.

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

Danderhall Primary School

Danderhall, Midlothian · EH22 1QL

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About Danderhall Primary School

Danderhall Primary School is a primary school in Danderhall, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 417 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.9:1. 5% of pupils have English as an additional language. 78% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Midlothian →
Town: Danderhall
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 59 Edmonstone Road, Danderhall, EH22 1QL
Phone: 0131 271 4585
Email: danderhall.ps@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

417

Pupil roll

23.3

Teachers (FTE)

17.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender206 girls · 211 boys

Additional support needs31% of pupils

English as an additional language5% of pupils

Registered for free school meals78% of pupils

Roll by stage

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 2023

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

Leadership of changeSatisfactory

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionSatisfactory

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 Danderhall Primary School?: Danderhall Primary School is a primary school in Danderhall, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Danderhall Primary School have?: Danderhall Primary School has 417 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Danderhall Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Danderhall Primary School is 17.9:1.
Where is Danderhall Primary School?: Danderhall Primary School is located at 59 Edmonstone Road, Danderhall, Midlothian, EH22 1QL.
How is Danderhall 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 Danderhall Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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