Primary school

Danderhall Primary School

Midlothian

59 Edmonstone Road, Danderhall, EH22 1QL
0131 271 4585
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School Rating
Good
ACEL 2024/25
Denomination
Non-denominational
Pupil Roll
417
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Scotland avg: 13.7:1

Rating & Performance

ACEL attainment, 2024/25 — Scottish Government data (via datamap-scotland.co.uk FOI request). Average of P1/P4/P7 combined results across reading, writing, numeracy and listening & talking. Not adjusted for deprivation.

Good

ACEL Attainment: % Pupils Meeting Expected Level

Danderhall Primary School
78%
Midlothian avg
83%
Scotland avg
81%
Education Scotland inspection (2023-02-20): Satisfactory — average score 3.0/6
  • Leadership of change (QI 1.3): 3/6
  • Learning, teaching and assessment (QI 2.3): 3/6
  • Raising attainment and achievement (QI 3.2): 3/6
  • Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion (QI 3.1): 3/6

Nearby Primary Schools

Craigour Park Primary
1.5 km · City of Edinburgh
Very Good
Gilmerton Primary School
2.0 km · City of Edinburgh
Good
Castleview Primary School
2.3 km · City of Edinburgh
Very Good
Niddrie Mill Primary School
2.4 km · City of Edinburgh
Very Good

Local Area Insights

Key information about the area surrounding this school.

Average Property Prices

Midlothian

TypeLocalScotland avg
Detached£475,463£346,189
Semi-detached£290,206£213,165
Terraced£232,715£169,308
Flats£153,573£112,016

UK House Price Index, March 2026. Council-area averages — prices vary within each authority.

Crime Rate

Midlothian

Medium

496 crimes per 10,000 people (Scotland average: 539).

LowHigh

Recorded Crime in Scotland 2024–25, Scottish Government. All recorded crimes per 10,000 population.