How many pupils does St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels) have?

St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels) has 123 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels)?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels) is 15.4:1.

Is St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels) a denominational school?

St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels) is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels)?

St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels) is located at Livingstone Place, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1 1DQ.

How is St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels) 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 St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels)'s inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels)

Galashiels, Scottish Borders · TD1 1DQ

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About St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels)

St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels) is a primary school in Galashiels, Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 123 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 29% 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: Roman Catholic
Address: Livingstone Place, Galashiels, TD1 1DQ
Phone: 01896 752096
Email: stmargaretsgps@scotborders.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

123

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

15.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

20.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender68 girls · 55 boys

Additional support needs80% of pupils

English as an additional language29% 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 February 2012

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

Improvements in performanceSatisfactory

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumSatisfactory

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 St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels)?: St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels) is a primary school in Galashiels, Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels) have?: St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels) has 123 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels)?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels) is 15.4:1.
Is St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels) a denominational school?: St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels) is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels)?: St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels) is located at Livingstone Place, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1 1DQ.
How is St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels) 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 St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels)'s inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.