How many pupils does Riverside Primary School have?

Riverside Primary School has 187 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Riverside Primary School is 14.7:1.

Where is Riverside Primary School?

Riverside Primary School is located at The Mall, Craigshill, West Lothian, EH54 5EJ.

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

Riverside Primary School

Craigshill, West Lothian · EH54 5EJ

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Riverside Primary School

Riverside Primary School is a primary school in Craigshill, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 187 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 4% of pupils have English as an additional language. 79% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: West Lothian →
Town: Craigshill
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: The Mall, Craigshill, EH54 5EJ
Phone: 01506 280290
Email: wlriverside-ps@westlothian.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

187

Pupil roll

12.7

Teachers (FTE)

14.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

20.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender95 girls · 92 boys

Additional support needs28% of pupils

English as an additional language4% of pupils

Registered for free school meals79% 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 February 2020

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

Leadership of changeSatisfactory

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionSatisfactory

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 Riverside Primary School?: Riverside Primary School is a primary school in Craigshill, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Riverside Primary School have?: Riverside Primary School has 187 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Riverside Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Riverside Primary School is 14.7:1.
Where is Riverside Primary School?: Riverside Primary School is located at The Mall, Craigshill, West Lothian, EH54 5EJ.
How is Riverside 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 Riverside Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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