How many pupils does Strathesk Primary School have?

Strathesk Primary School has 187 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Strathesk Primary School is 14.1:1.

Where is Strathesk Primary School?

Strathesk Primary School is located at 4 Eastfield Farm Road, Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 8EZ.

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

Strathesk Primary School

Penicuik, Midlothian · EH26 8EZ

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About Strathesk Primary School

Strathesk Primary School is a primary school in Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 187 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 6% of pupils have English as an additional language. 78% are registered for free school meals. 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: 4 Eastfield Farm Road, Penicuik, EH26 8EZ
Phone: 0131 271 4705
Email: strathesk.ps@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

187

Pupil roll

13.3

Teachers (FTE)

14.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender77 girls · 110 boys

Additional support needs48% of pupils

English as an additional language6% of pupils

Registered for free school meals78% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (6%)

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 June 2024

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 achievementSatisfactory

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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 Strathesk Primary School?: Strathesk Primary School is a primary school in Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Strathesk Primary School have?: Strathesk Primary School has 187 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Strathesk Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Strathesk Primary School is 14.1:1.
Where is Strathesk Primary School?: Strathesk Primary School is located at 4 Eastfield Farm Road, Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 8EZ.
How is Strathesk 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 Strathesk Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.