How many pupils does Kirkhope Primary School have?

Kirkhope Primary School has 38 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkhope Primary School is 16.5:1.

Where is Kirkhope Primary School?

Kirkhope Primary School is located at Ettrickbridge, By Selkirk, Scottish Borders, TD7 5JJ.

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

Kirkhope Primary School

By Selkirk, Scottish Borders · TD7 5JJ

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Kirkhope Primary School

Kirkhope Primary School is a primary school in By Selkirk, Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 38 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 76% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Scottish Borders →
Town: By Selkirk
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Ettrickbridge, By Selkirk, TD7 5JJ
Phone: 01750 52231
Email: kirkhopeps@scotborders.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

2.3

Teachers (FTE)

16.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender13 girls · 25 boys

Additional support needs45% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals76% 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 May 2012

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

Improvements in performanceVery Good

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationVery Good

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 Kirkhope Primary School?: Kirkhope Primary School is a primary school in By Selkirk, Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Kirkhope Primary School have?: Kirkhope Primary School has 38 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkhope Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkhope Primary School is 16.5:1.
Where is Kirkhope Primary School?: Kirkhope Primary School is located at Ettrickbridge, By Selkirk, Scottish Borders, TD7 5JJ.
How is Kirkhope 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 Kirkhope Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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