How many pupils does Cuiken Primary School have?

Cuiken Primary School has 230 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Cuiken Primary School is 11.2:1.

Where is Cuiken Primary School?

Cuiken Primary School is located at 150 Cuiken Terrace, Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 0AH.

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

Cuiken Primary School

Penicuik, Midlothian · EH26 0AH

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About Cuiken Primary School

Cuiken Primary School is a primary school in Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 230 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 4% of pupils have English as an additional language. 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: 150 Cuiken Terrace, Penicuik, EH26 0AH
Phone: 0131 271 4580
Email: cuiken.ps@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

230

Pupil roll

20.6

Teachers (FTE)

11.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

16.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender117 girls · 113 boys

Additional support needs41% of pupils

English as an additional language4% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (11%)

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 2025

Education Scotland inspects a sample of schools each year, so not every school has published quality-indicator grades. Cuiken Primary School was last visited in February 2025.

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 Cuiken Primary School?: Cuiken Primary School is a primary school in Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Cuiken Primary School have?: Cuiken Primary School has 230 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Cuiken Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Cuiken Primary School is 11.2:1.
Where is Cuiken Primary School?: Cuiken Primary School is located at 150 Cuiken Terrace, Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 0AH.
How is Cuiken 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 Cuiken Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.