How many pupils does Moorfoot Primary School have?

Moorfoot Primary School has 85 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Moorfoot Primary School is 16:1.

Where is Moorfoot Primary School?

Moorfoot Primary School is located at 41 Borthwick Castle Road, North Middleton, Midlothian, EH23 4QS.

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

Moorfoot Primary School

North Middleton, Midlothian · EH23 4QS

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About Moorfoot Primary School

Moorfoot Primary School is a primary school in North Middleton, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 85 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16:1. 72% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Midlothian →
Town: North Middleton
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 41 Borthwick Castle Road, North Middleton, EH23 4QS
Phone: 0131 271 4640
Email: moorfoot.ps@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

5.3

Teachers (FTE)

16:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

21.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender42 girls · 43 boys

Additional support needs20% of pupils

Registered for free school meals72% 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 2022

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

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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 Moorfoot Primary School?: Moorfoot Primary School is a primary school in North Middleton, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Moorfoot Primary School have?: Moorfoot Primary School has 85 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Moorfoot Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Moorfoot Primary School is 16:1.
Where is Moorfoot Primary School?: Moorfoot Primary School is located at 41 Borthwick Castle Road, North Middleton, Midlothian, EH23 4QS.
How is Moorfoot 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 Moorfoot Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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