How many pupils does St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn) have?

St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn) has 210 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn)?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn) is 15.2:1.

Is St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn) a denominational school?

St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn) is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn)?

St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn) is located at Gateside Road, Whitburn, West Lothian, EH47 0NJ.

How is St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn) 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 Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn)'s inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn)

Whitburn, West Lothian · EH47 0NJ

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About St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn)

St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn) is a primary school in Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 210 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 27% of pupils have English as an additional language. 73% 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: Roman Catholic
Address: Gateside Road, Whitburn, EH47 0NJ
Phone: 01501 740452
Email: wlstjosephwhit-ps@westlothian.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

210

Pupil roll

13.8

Teachers (FTE)

15.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.3

Avg class size

Pupils by gender105 girls · 105 boys

Additional support needs53% of pupils

English as an additional language27% of pupils

Registered for free school meals73% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (27%)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 January 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 St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn)?: St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn) is a primary school in Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn) have?: St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn) has 210 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn)?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn) is 15.2:1.
Is St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn) a denominational school?: St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn) is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn)?: St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn) is located at Gateside Road, Whitburn, West Lothian, EH47 0NJ.
How is St Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn) 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 Joseph's Primary School (Whitburn)'s inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.