How many pupils does Meldrum Primary School have?

Meldrum Primary School has 141 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Meldrum Primary School is 14:1.

Where is Meldrum Primary School?

Meldrum Primary School is located at Westwood Park, Deans, West Lothian, EH54 8NW.

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

Meldrum Primary School

Deans, West Lothian · EH54 8NW

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About Meldrum Primary School

Meldrum Primary School is a primary school in Deans, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 141 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14:1. 12% of pupils have English as an additional language. 77% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: West Lothian →
Town: Deans
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Westwood Park, Deans, EH54 8NW
Phone: 01506 280990
Email: wlmeldrum-ps@westlothian.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

141

Pupil roll

10.1

Teachers (FTE)

14:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

20.1

Avg class size

Pupils by gender76 girls · 65 boys

Additional support needs31% of pupils

English as an additional language12% of pupils

Registered for free school meals77% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (21%)Q5 · least deprived (24%)

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 2015

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

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 Meldrum Primary School?: Meldrum Primary School is a primary school in Deans, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Meldrum Primary School have?: Meldrum Primary School has 141 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Meldrum Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Meldrum Primary School is 14:1.
Where is Meldrum Primary School?: Meldrum Primary School is located at Westwood Park, Deans, West Lothian, EH54 8NW.
How is Meldrum 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 Meldrum Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.