How many pupils does Blackburn Primary School have?

Blackburn Primary School has 97 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Blackburn Primary School is 6.6:1.

Where is Blackburn Primary School?

Blackburn Primary School is located at Riddochhill Road, Blackburn, West Lothian, EH47 7HB.

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

Blackburn Primary School

Blackburn, West Lothian · EH47 7HB

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About Blackburn Primary School

Blackburn Primary School is a primary school in Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 97 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 6.6:1. 7% of pupils have English as an additional language. 84% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: West Lothian →
Town: Blackburn
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Riddochhill Road, Blackburn, EH47 7HB
Phone: 01506 653481
Email: wlblackburn-ps@westlothian.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

14.6

Teachers (FTE)

6.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

13.9

Avg class size

Pupils by gender36 girls · 61 boys

Additional support needs63% of pupils

English as an additional language7% of pupils

Registered for free school meals84% 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 September 2017

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

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Blackburn Primary School?: Blackburn Primary School is a primary school in Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Blackburn Primary School have?: Blackburn Primary School has 97 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Blackburn Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Blackburn Primary School is 6.6:1.
Where is Blackburn Primary School?: Blackburn Primary School is located at Riddochhill Road, Blackburn, West Lothian, EH47 7HB.
How is Blackburn 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 Blackburn Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.