Parkhead Primary School
Harburn Road, West Calder, WEST LOTHIAN, EH55 8AH · West Lothian
West Calder’s School Grade A+ against Scotland’s towns
What stands out about Parkhead Primary School
- Scotland publishes no results by primary school, so it has no letter
- Classes average 26.2 pupils, against 23.7 across Scotland
Pupils
Pupil census · September 2025Parkhead Primary School had 393 pupils in September 2025, with 22.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 17 pupils for each. 33% of pupils in P6 and P7 are registered for free school meals (every P1 to P5 pupil gets them free). 143 pupils have an additional support need recorded, 36% of the roll, against 37% across Scotland’s primary schools. 8% are learning English as an additional language.
Scottish Government, summary statistics for schools in Scotland 2025, school level. Small counts are withheld.
Schools near Parkhead Primary School
Every mainstream school within 3 km. Secondaries are squares, with their letter; Gaelic-medium schools are teal.
The five nearest
- West Calder High · Non-denominational · 0.3 km
- St Mary's RC PS · Roman Catholic · 0.9 km
- Bellsquarry PS · Non-denominational · 2.8 km
- Seafield PS · Non-denominational · 3.2 km
- Addiewell PS · Non-denominational · 3.5 km
Schools of the same phase near Parkhead Primary School
Nearest first, within the same nation, as the crow flies. Up to 8 km, or 25 km where there are fewer than three nearby. Catchments and admissions rules decide which school a child gets.
Parkhead Primary School: common questions
How good is Parkhead Primary School?
Scotland doesn’t publish results by primary school, so there is no letter. Education Scotland’s inspection reports are the best guide.
How many pupils go to Parkhead Primary School?
393 in September 2025, in classes averaging 26.2 pupils.
How do I get a place at Parkhead Primary School?
Through West Lothian council. A child living in the school’s catchment area gets a place; families outside it can make a placing request, granted where there is room.
Not on this page yet: Education Scotland’s latest inspection and attendance.
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