How many pupils does Balbardie Primary School have?

Balbardie Primary School has 327 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Balbardie Primary School is 12.2:1.

Where is Balbardie Primary School?

Balbardie Primary School is located at Torphichen Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 4HL.

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

Balbardie Primary School

Bathgate, West Lothian · EH48 4HL

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About Balbardie Primary School

Balbardie Primary School is a primary school in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 327 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 4% of pupils have English as an additional language. 76% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: West Lothian →
Town: Bathgate
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Torphichen Street, Bathgate, EH48 4HL
Phone: 01506 652155
Email: wlbalbardie-ps@westlothian.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

327

Pupil roll

26.9

Teachers (FTE)

12.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

19.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender160 girls · 167 boys

Additional support needs39% of pupils

English as an additional language4% of pupils

Registered for free school meals76% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (22%)Q5 · least deprived (10%)

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 October 2024

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Leadership of changeWeak

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionWeak

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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 Balbardie Primary School?: Balbardie Primary School is a primary school in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Balbardie Primary School have?: Balbardie Primary School has 327 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Balbardie Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Balbardie Primary School is 12.2:1.
Where is Balbardie Primary School?: Balbardie Primary School is located at Torphichen Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 4HL.
How is Balbardie 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 Balbardie Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.