How many pupils does Burnfoot Community School have?

Burnfoot Community School has 162 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Burnfoot Community School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Burnfoot Community School is 13.5:1.

Where is Burnfoot Community School?

Burnfoot Community School is located at Kenilworth Avenue, Hawick, Scottish Borders, TD9 8EQ.

How is Burnfoot Community 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 Burnfoot Community School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Burnfoot Community School

Hawick, Scottish Borders · TD9 8EQ

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About Burnfoot Community School

Burnfoot Community School is a primary school in Hawick, Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 162 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 6% of pupils have English as an additional language. 87% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Scottish Borders →
Town: Hawick
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Kenilworth Avenue, Hawick, TD9 8EQ
Phone: 01450 373043
Email: burnfootcs@scotborders.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

162

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

13.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

20.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender77 girls · 85 boys

Additional support needs38% of pupils

English as an additional language6% of pupils

Registered for free school meals87% 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 March 2010

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

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsExcellent

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 Burnfoot Community School?: Burnfoot Community School is a primary school in Hawick, Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Burnfoot Community School have?: Burnfoot Community School has 162 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Burnfoot Community School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Burnfoot Community School is 13.5:1.
Where is Burnfoot Community School?: Burnfoot Community School is located at Kenilworth Avenue, Hawick, Scottish Borders, TD9 8EQ.
How is Burnfoot Community 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 Burnfoot Community School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.