How many pupils does Westruther Primary School have?

Westruther Primary School has 14 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Westruther Primary School is 9.3:1.

Where is Westruther Primary School?

Westruther Primary School is located at Westruther, Gordon, Scottish Borders, TD3 6NE.

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

Westruther Primary School

Gordon, Scottish Borders · TD3 6NE

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About Westruther Primary School

Westruther Primary School is a primary school in Gordon, Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 14 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 9.3:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 71% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Scottish Borders →
Town: Gordon
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Westruther, Gordon, TD3 6NE
Phone: 01578 740271
Email: westruthersps@scotborders.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

1.5

Teachers (FTE)

9.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender7 girls · 7 boys

Additional support needs36% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals71% of pupils

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)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 2011

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 Westruther Primary School?: Westruther Primary School is a primary school in Gordon, Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Westruther Primary School have?: Westruther Primary School has 14 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Westruther Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Westruther Primary School is 9.3:1.
Where is Westruther Primary School?: Westruther Primary School is located at Westruther, Gordon, Scottish Borders, TD3 6NE.
How is Westruther 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 Westruther Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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