How many pupils does Burgh Primary School have?

Burgh Primary School has 179 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Burgh Primary School is 13.8:1.

Where is Burgh Primary School?

Burgh Primary School is located at Gala Park Road, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1 1EZ.

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

Burgh Primary School

Galashiels, Scottish Borders · TD1 1EZ

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About Burgh Primary School

Burgh Primary School is a primary school in Galashiels, Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 179 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 16% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Scottish Borders →
Town: Galashiels
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Gala Park Road, Galashiels, TD1 1EZ
Phone: 01896 752761
Email: burghps@scotborders.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

179

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

13.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

19.9

Avg class size

Pupils by gender88 girls · 91 boys

Additional support needs61% of pupils

English as an additional language16% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (3%)Q5 · least deprived (0%)

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 March 2016

Education Scotland inspects a sample of schools each year, so not every school has published quality-indicator grades. Burgh Primary School was last visited in March 2016.

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 Burgh Primary School?: Burgh Primary School is a primary school in Galashiels, Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Burgh Primary School have?: Burgh Primary School has 179 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Burgh Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Burgh Primary School is 13.8:1.
Where is Burgh Primary School?: Burgh Primary School is located at Gala Park Road, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1 1EZ.
How is Burgh 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 Burgh Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.