How many pupils does Polkemmet Primary School have?

Polkemmet Primary School has 158 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Polkemmet Primary School is 11.5:1.

Where is Polkemmet Primary School?

Polkemmet Primary School is located at The Avenue, Whitburn, West Lothian, EH47 0BX.

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

Polkemmet Primary School

Whitburn, West Lothian · EH47 0BX

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About Polkemmet Primary School

Polkemmet Primary School is a primary school in Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 158 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 84% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: West Lothian →
Town: Whitburn
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: The Avenue, Whitburn, EH47 0BX
Phone: 01501 740319
Email: wlpolkemmet-ps@westlothian.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

158

Pupil roll

13.7

Teachers (FTE)

11.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

19.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender73 girls · 85 boys

Additional support needs18% of pupils

Registered for free school meals84% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (36%)Q5 · least deprived (0%)

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 2011

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' experiencesGood

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 Polkemmet Primary School?: Polkemmet Primary School is a primary school in Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Polkemmet Primary School have?: Polkemmet Primary School has 158 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Polkemmet Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Polkemmet Primary School is 11.5:1.
Where is Polkemmet Primary School?: Polkemmet Primary School is located at The Avenue, Whitburn, West Lothian, EH47 0BX.
How is Polkemmet 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 Polkemmet Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.