How many pupils does Mauricewood Primary School have?

Mauricewood Primary School has 341 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Mauricewood Primary School is 17.5:1.

Where is Mauricewood Primary School?

Mauricewood Primary School is located at 11 Muirhead Place, Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 0LE.

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

Mauricewood Primary School

Penicuik, Midlothian · EH26 0LE

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About Mauricewood Primary School

Mauricewood Primary School is a primary school in Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 341 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.5:1. 3% 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: 11 Muirhead Place, Penicuik, EH26 0LE
Phone: 0131 271 4630
Email: mauricewood.ps@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

341

Pupil roll

19.5

Teachers (FTE)

17.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender162 girls · 179 boys

Additional support needs29% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (77%)

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 May 2016

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 needsVery Good

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 Mauricewood Primary School?: Mauricewood Primary School is a primary school in Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Mauricewood Primary School have?: Mauricewood Primary School has 341 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Mauricewood Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Mauricewood Primary School is 17.5:1.
Where is Mauricewood Primary School?: Mauricewood Primary School is located at 11 Muirhead Place, Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 0LE.
How is Mauricewood 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 Mauricewood Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.