How many pupils does St John Ogilvie Primary School have?

St John Ogilvie Primary School has 323 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at St John Ogilvie Primary School is 16.9:1.

Is St John Ogilvie Primary School a denominational school?

St John Ogilvie Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St John Ogilvie Primary School?

St John Ogilvie Primary School is located at Harburn Avenue, Deans, West Lothian, EH54 8NQ.

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

St John Ogilvie Primary School

Deans, West Lothian · EH54 8NQ

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About St John Ogilvie Primary School

St John Ogilvie Primary School is a primary school in Deans, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 323 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.9:1. 4% of pupils have English as an additional language. 71% 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: Roman Catholic
Address: Harburn Avenue, Deans, EH54 8NQ
Phone: 01506 412560
Email: wlstjohnogilvie-ps@westlothian.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

323

Pupil roll

19.1

Teachers (FTE)

16.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender156 girls · 167 boys

Additional support needs12% of pupils

English as an additional language4% of pupils

Registered for free school meals71% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (16%)Q5 · least deprived (19%)

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 November 2015

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

Improvements in performanceVery Good

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationVery Good

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 St John Ogilvie Primary School?: St John Ogilvie Primary School is a primary school in Deans, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St John Ogilvie Primary School have?: St John Ogilvie Primary School has 323 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St John Ogilvie Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St John Ogilvie Primary School is 16.9:1.
Is St John Ogilvie Primary School a denominational school?: St John Ogilvie Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St John Ogilvie Primary School?: St John Ogilvie Primary School is located at Harburn Avenue, Deans, West Lothian, EH54 8NQ.
How is St John Ogilvie 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 John Ogilvie Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.