How many pupils does Tweedbank Primary School have?

Tweedbank Primary School has 182 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Tweedbank Primary School is 14.6:1.

Where is Tweedbank Primary School?

Tweedbank Primary School is located at Tweedbank, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1 3RR.

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

Tweedbank Primary School

Galashiels, Scottish Borders · TD1 3RR

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Tweedbank Primary School

Tweedbank Primary School is a primary school in Galashiels, Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 182 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 5% 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: Tweedbank, Galashiels, TD1 3RR
Phone: 01896 754807
Email: tweedbankps@scotborders.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

182

Pupil roll

12.5

Teachers (FTE)

14.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

20.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender84 girls · 98 boys

Additional support needs36% of pupils

English as an additional language5% 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 April 2012

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

Improvements in performanceWeak

Learners' experiencesSatisfactory

Meeting learning needsWeak

The curriculumWeak

Improvement through self-evaluationWeak

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 Tweedbank Primary School?: Tweedbank Primary School is a primary school in Galashiels, Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Tweedbank Primary School have?: Tweedbank Primary School has 182 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Tweedbank Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Tweedbank Primary School is 14.6:1.
Where is Tweedbank Primary School?: Tweedbank Primary School is located at Tweedbank, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1 3RR.
How is Tweedbank 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 Tweedbank Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.