How many pupils does Lawfield Primary School have?

Lawfield Primary School has 265 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Lawfield Primary School is 15.4:1.

Where is Lawfield Primary School?

Lawfield Primary School is located at 26 Lawfield Road, Mayfield, Midlothian, EH22 5BB.

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

Lawfield Primary School

Mayfield, Midlothian · EH22 5BB

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Lawfield Primary School

Lawfield Primary School is a primary school in Mayfield, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 265 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 5% of pupils have English as an additional language. 83% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Midlothian →
Town: Mayfield
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 26 Lawfield Road, Mayfield, EH22 5BB
Phone: 0131 271 4620
Email: lawfield.ps@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

265

Pupil roll

17.2

Teachers (FTE)

15.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.1

Avg class size

Pupils by gender125 girls · 140 boys

Additional support needs47% of pupils

English as an additional language5% of pupils

Registered for free school meals83% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (43%)Q5 · least deprived (0%)

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 December 2019

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementWeak

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 Lawfield Primary School?: Lawfield Primary School is a primary school in Mayfield, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Lawfield Primary School have?: Lawfield Primary School has 265 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Lawfield Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Lawfield Primary School is 15.4:1.
Where is Lawfield Primary School?: Lawfield Primary School is located at 26 Lawfield Road, Mayfield, Midlothian, EH22 5BB.
How is Lawfield 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 Lawfield Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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