How many pupils does Cornbank Primary School have?

Cornbank Primary School has 291 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

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

Where is Cornbank Primary School?

Cornbank Primary School is located at 34 Marchburn Drive, Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 9HE.

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

Cornbank Primary School

Penicuik, Midlothian · EH26 9HE

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About Cornbank Primary School

Cornbank Primary School is a primary school in Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 291 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16:1. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Midlothian →
Town: Penicuik
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 34 Marchburn Drive, Penicuik, EH26 9HE
Phone: 0131 271 4575
Email: cornbank.ps@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

291

Pupil roll

18.2

Teachers (FTE)

16:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

22.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender135 girls · 156 boys

Additional support needs47% 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 October 2014

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationSatisfactory

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 Cornbank Primary School?: Cornbank Primary School is a primary school in Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Cornbank Primary School have?: Cornbank Primary School has 291 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Cornbank Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Cornbank Primary School is 16:1.
Where is Cornbank Primary School?: Cornbank Primary School is located at 34 Marchburn Drive, Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 9HE.
How is Cornbank 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 Cornbank Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.