How many pupils does Simpson Primary School have?

Simpson Primary School has 546 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Simpson Primary School is 17:1.

Where is Simpson Primary School?

Simpson Primary School is located at Leyland Road, Wester Inch, West Lothian, EH48 2TH.

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

Simpson Primary School

Wester Inch, West Lothian · EH48 2TH

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About Simpson Primary School

Simpson Primary School is a primary school in Wester Inch, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 546 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17:1. 3% 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: Wester Inch
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Leyland Road, Wester Inch, EH48 2TH
Phone: 01506 656371
Email: wlsimpson-ps@westlothian.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

546

Pupil roll

32.1

Teachers (FTE)

17:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender255 girls · 291 boys

Additional support needs24% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Roll by stage

111

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 2024

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

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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 Simpson Primary School?: Simpson Primary School is a primary school in Wester Inch, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Simpson Primary School have?: Simpson Primary School has 546 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Simpson Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Simpson Primary School is 17:1.
Where is Simpson Primary School?: Simpson Primary School is located at Leyland Road, Wester Inch, West Lothian, EH48 2TH.
How is Simpson 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 Simpson Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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