How many pupils does Melrose Primary School have?

Melrose Primary School has 295 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Melrose Primary School is 18.1:1.

Where is Melrose Primary School?

Melrose Primary School is located at Huntly Road, Melrose, Scottish Borders, TD6 9SB.

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

Melrose Primary School

Melrose, Scottish Borders · TD6 9SB

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Melrose Primary School

Melrose Primary School is a primary school in Melrose, Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 295 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.1:1. 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: Melrose
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Huntly Road, Melrose, TD6 9SB
Phone: 01896 822103
Email: melroseps@scotborders.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

295

Pupil roll

16.3

Teachers (FTE)

18.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.6

Avg class size

Pupils by gender134 girls · 161 boys

Additional support needs46% 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 March 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' experiencesSatisfactory

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

The curriculumWeak

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 Melrose Primary School?: Melrose Primary School is a primary school in Melrose, Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Melrose Primary School have?: Melrose Primary School has 295 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Melrose Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Melrose Primary School is 18.1:1.
Where is Melrose Primary School?: Melrose Primary School is located at Huntly Road, Melrose, Scottish Borders, TD6 9SB.
How is Melrose 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 Melrose Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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