How many pupils does Sacred Heart Primary School have?

Sacred Heart Primary School has 125 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Primary School is 14.5:1.

Is Sacred Heart Primary School a denominational school?

Sacred Heart Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is Sacred Heart Primary School?

Sacred Heart Primary School is located at Crockett Gardens, Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 9BB.

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

Sacred Heart Primary School

Penicuik, Midlothian · EH26 9BB

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About Sacred Heart Primary School

Sacred Heart Primary School is a primary school in Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 125 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 20% 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: Roman Catholic
Address: Crockett Gardens, Penicuik, EH26 9BB
Phone: 0131 271 4665
Email: sacredheart.ps@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

125

Pupil roll

8.6

Teachers (FTE)

14.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

20.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender56 girls · 69 boys

Additional support needs69% of pupils

English as an additional language20% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (30%)

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 2023

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

Leadership of changeWeak

Learning, teaching and assessmentWeak

Raising attainment and achievementWeak

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionWeak

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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 Sacred Heart Primary School?: Sacred Heart Primary School is a primary school in Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Sacred Heart Primary School have?: Sacred Heart Primary School has 125 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Primary School is 14.5:1.
Is Sacred Heart Primary School a denominational school?: Sacred Heart Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is Sacred Heart Primary School?: Sacred Heart Primary School is located at Crockett Gardens, Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 9BB.
How is Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.