How many pupils does St Nicholas Primary School have?

St Nicholas Primary School has 383 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Nicholas Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Nicholas Primary School is 17.3:1.

Is St Nicholas Primary School a denominational school?

St Nicholas Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Nicholas Primary School?

St Nicholas Primary School is located at 189B West Main Street, Broxburn, West Lothian, EH52 5RH.

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

St Nicholas Primary School

Broxburn, West Lothian · EH52 5RH

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About St Nicholas Primary School

St Nicholas Primary School is a primary school in Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 383 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.3:1. 13% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: West Lothian →
Town: Broxburn
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: 189B West Main Street, Broxburn, EH52 5RH
Phone: 01506 853509
Email: wlstnicholas-ps@westlothian.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

383

Pupil roll

22.1

Teachers (FTE)

17.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender183 girls · 200 boys

Additional support needs31% of pupils

English as an additional language13% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (4%)Q5 · least deprived (32%)

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 2024

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentVery Good

Raising attainment and achievementVery Good

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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 St Nicholas Primary School?: St Nicholas Primary School is a primary school in Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Nicholas Primary School have?: St Nicholas Primary School has 383 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Nicholas Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Nicholas Primary School is 17.3:1.
Is St Nicholas Primary School a denominational school?: St Nicholas Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Nicholas Primary School?: St Nicholas Primary School is located at 189B West Main Street, Broxburn, West Lothian, EH52 5RH.
How is St Nicholas 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 St Nicholas Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.