How many pupils does Paradykes Primary School have?

Paradykes Primary School has 351 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Paradykes Primary School is 18.6:1.

Where is Paradykes Primary School?

Paradykes Primary School is located at Mayburn Avenue, Loanhead, Midlothian, EH20 9HB.

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

Paradykes Primary School

Loanhead, Midlothian · EH20 9HB

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Paradykes Primary School

Paradykes Primary School is a primary school in Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 351 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.6:1. 3% of pupils have English as an additional language. 75% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Midlothian →
Town: Loanhead
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Mayburn Avenue, Loanhead, EH20 9HB
Phone: 0131 271 4650
Email: paradykes.ps@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

351

Pupil roll

18.9

Teachers (FTE)

18.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.1

Avg class size

Pupils by gender181 girls · 170 boys

Additional support needs37% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Registered for free school meals75% 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 November 2018

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

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Paradykes Primary School?: Paradykes Primary School is a primary school in Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Paradykes Primary School have?: Paradykes Primary School has 351 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Paradykes Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Paradykes Primary School is 18.6:1.
Where is Paradykes Primary School?: Paradykes Primary School is located at Mayburn Avenue, Loanhead, Midlothian, EH20 9HB.
How is Paradykes 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 Paradykes Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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