How many pupils does Whitdale Primary School have?

Whitdale Primary School has 298 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

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

Where is Whitdale Primary School?

Whitdale Primary School is located at 55a Whitedalehead Road, Whitburn, West Lothian, EH47 8JU.

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

Whitdale Primary School

Whitburn, West Lothian · EH47 8JU

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About Whitdale Primary School

Whitdale Primary School is a primary school in Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 298 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 81% 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: 55a Whitedalehead Road, Whitburn, EH47 8JU
Phone: 01501 749975
Email: wlwhitdale-ps@westlothian.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

298

Pupil roll

25.9

Teachers (FTE)

11.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

22.9

Avg class size

Pupils by gender137 girls · 161 boys

Additional support needs13% of pupils

Registered for free school meals81% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (35%)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 November 2019

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

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Whitdale Primary School?: Whitdale Primary School is a primary school in Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Whitdale Primary School have?: Whitdale Primary School has 298 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Whitdale Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Whitdale Primary School is 11.5:1.
Where is Whitdale Primary School?: Whitdale Primary School is located at 55a Whitedalehead Road, Whitburn, West Lothian, EH47 8JU.
How is Whitdale 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 Whitdale Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.