# Education in Fife

East Scotland. 373,990 people (mid-2025 estimate) in 1,325 square kilometres.

2 layers about education for Fife, each at the level its publisher released it, with its own date and source.

In: [Scotland](https://openindex.co.uk/scotland)

## Number of schools

Fife: **162** (2026, council level, Great Britain only). Source: Worked out by Open Index from the school lists of the Department for Education, the Welsh Government and the Scottish Government. Published 15 October 2026.

Fife had 162 open schools in 2026, from nurseries to sixth form colleges.

[Map](https://openindex.co.uk/map/number-of-schools?place=S12000047) · [Source and method](https://openindex.co.uk/sources/number-of-schools) · https://openindex.co.uk/fife/education#l-schools-count

## Schools

Exact point level, Great Britain only. Source: Department for Education and Ofsted and Department for Education and Welsh Government and Scottish Government and Ordnance Survey.

Published as points, so there is no single figure for Fife. The map shows each one.

[Map](https://openindex.co.uk/map/schools?place=S12000047) · [Source and method](https://openindex.co.uk/sources/schools) · https://openindex.co.uk/fife/education#l-schools

## Schools in Fife

Fife has 162 open schools: 132 primary, 17 secondary, 12 special and 1 independent.

### Primary (132) (132)

| School | Type |
| --- | --- |
| [Aberdour Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/aberdour-primary-school-s5440327) | Local Authority |
| [Aberhill Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/aberhill-primary-school-s5400724) | Local Authority |
| [Anstruther Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/anstruther-primary-school-s5400023) | Local Authority |
| [Auchtermuchty Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/auchtermuchty-primary-school-s5420423) | Local Authority |
| [Auchtertool Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/auchtertool-primary-school-s5400929) | Local Authority |
| [Balcurvie Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/balcurvie-primary-school-s5401127) | Local Authority |
| [Balmerino Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/balmerino-primary-school-s5420520) | Local Authority |
| [Balmullo Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/balmullo-primary-school-s5420628) | Local Authority |
| [Bellyeoman Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/bellyeoman-primary-school-s5447224) | Local Authority |
| [Benarty Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/benarty-primary-school-s5440424) | Local Authority |
| [Blairhall Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/blairhall-primary-school-s5440521) | Local Authority |
| [Buckhaven Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/buckhaven-primary-school-s5401224) | Local Authority |
| [Burntisland Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/burntisland-primary-school-s5401321) | Local Authority |
| [Cairneyhill Primary & Community School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/cairneyhill-primary-and-community-school-s5440823) | Local Authority |
| [Camdean Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/camdean-primary-school-s5444721) | Local Authority |
| [Canmore Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/canmore-primary-school-s5445523) | Local Authority |
| [Canongate Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/canongate-primary-school-s5425026) | Local Authority |
| [Capshard Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/capshard-primary-school-s5403421) | Local Authority |
| [Cardenden Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/cardenden-primary-school-s5401429) | Local Authority |
| [Carleton Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/carleton-primary-school-s5401925) | Local Authority |
| [Carnegie Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/carnegie-primary-school-s5440025) | Local Authority |
| [Carnock Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/carnock-primary-school-s5440726) | Local Authority |
| [Caskieberran Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/caskieberran-primary-school-s5402026) | Local Authority |
| [Castlehill Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/castlehill-primary-school-s5421829) | Local Authority |
| [Ceres Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/ceres-primary-school-s5421128) | Local Authority |
| [Coaltown Of Balgonie Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/coaltown-of-balgonie-primary-school-s5405122) | Local Authority |
| [Coaltown of Wemyss Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/coaltown-of-wemyss-primary-school-s5405920) | Local Authority |
| [Colinsburgh Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/colinsburgh-primary-school-s5421721) | Local Authority |
| [Collydean Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/collydean-primary-school-s5408725) | Local Authority |
| [Commercial Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/commercial-primary-school-s5441927) | Local Authority |
| [Cowdenbeath Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/cowdenbeath-primary-school-s5440920) | Local Authority |
| [Craigrothie Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/craigrothie-primary-school-s5421225) | Local Authority |
| [Crail Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/crail-primary-school-s5421322) | Local Authority |
| [Crossford Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/crossford-primary-school-s5441323) | Local Authority |
| [Crossgates Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/crossgates-primary-school-s5441420) | Local Authority |
| [Culross Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/culross-primary-school-s5441528) | Local Authority |
| [Dairsie Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/dairsie-primary-school-s5422027) | Local Authority |
| [Dalgety Bay Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/dalgety-bay-primary-school-s5441625) | Local Authority |
| [Denbeath Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/denbeath-primary-school-s5401526) | Local Authority |
| [Denend Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/denend-primary-school-s5401623) | Local Authority |
| [Donibristle Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/donibristle-primary-school-s5447127) | Local Authority |
| [Duloch Schools and Community Campus](https://openindex.co.uk/school/duloch-schools-and-community-campus-s5400120) | Local Authority |
| [Dunbog Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/dunbog-primary-school-s5422124) | Local Authority |
| [Dunnikier Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/dunnikier-primary-school-s5403626) | Local Authority |
| [Dysart Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/dysart-primary-school-s5401720) | Local Authority |
| [East Wemyss Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/east-wemyss-primary-school-s5401828) | Local Authority |
| [Elie Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/elie-primary-school-s5422426) | Local Authority |
| [Fair Isle Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/fair-isle-primary-school-s5403723) | Local Authority |
| [Falkland Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/falkland-primary-school-s5422523) | Local Authority |
| [Foulford Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/foulford-primary-school-s5441021) | Local Authority |
| [Freuchie Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/freuchie-primary-school-s5422728) | Local Authority |
| [Greyfriars RC Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/greyfriars-rc-primary-school-s5425123) | Local Authority |
| [Guardbridge Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/guardbridge-primary-school-s5422922) | Local Authority |
| [Hill of Beath Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/hill-of-beath-primary-school-s5443229) | Local Authority |
| [Holy Name RC Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/holy-name-rc-primary-school-s5444527) | Local Authority |
| [Inverkeithing Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/inverkeithing-primary-school-s5443326) | Local Authority |
| [Inzievar Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/inzievar-primary-school-s5444624) | Local Authority |
| [Kelty Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/kelty-primary-school-s5443423) | Local Authority |
| [Kennoway Primary & Community School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/kennoway-primary-and-community-school-s5402921) | Local Authority |
| [Kettle Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/kettle-primary-school-s5423120) | Local Authority |
| [King's Road Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/kings-road-primary-school-s5444829) | Local Authority |
| [Kinghorn Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/kinghorn-primary-school-s5403022) | Local Authority |
| [Kinglassie Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/kinglassie-primary-school-s5403227) | Local Authority |
| [Kingsbarns Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/kingsbarns-primary-school-s5423422) | Local Authority |
| [Kirkcaldy North Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/kirkcaldy-north-primary-school-s5403820) | Local Authority |
| [Kirkcaldy West Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/kirkcaldy-west-primary-school-s5404525) | Local Authority |
| [Ladybank Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/ladybank-primary-school-s5423724) | Local Authority |
| [Largoward Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/largoward-primary-school-s5423821) | Local Authority |
| [Lawhead Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/lawhead-primary-school-s5425328) | Local Authority |
| [Leslie Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/leslie-primary-school-s5404622) | Local Authority |
| [Letham Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/letham-primary-school-s5423929) | Local Authority |
| [Leuchars Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/leuchars-primary-school-s5424127) | Local Authority |
| [Limekilns Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/limekilns-primary-school-s5443628) | Local Authority |
| [Lochgelly South Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/lochgelly-south-primary-school-s5443822) | Local Authority |
| [Lochgelly West Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/lochgelly-west-primary-school-s5444020) | Local Authority |
| [Lumphinnans Primary & Community School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/lumphinnans-primary-and-community-school-s5444225) | Local Authority |
| [Lundin Mill Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/lundin-mill-primary-school-s5424224) | Local Authority |
| [Lynburn Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/lynburn-primary-school-s5442028) | Local Authority |
| [Markinch Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/markinch-primary-school-s5405025) | Local Authority |
| [Masterton Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/masterton-primary-school-s5400228) | Local Authority |
| [McLean Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/mclean-primary-school-s5442125) | Local Authority |
| [Methilhill Primary & Community School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/methilhill-primary-and-community-school-s5405327) | Local Authority |
| [Milesmark Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/milesmark-primary-school-s5442222) | Local Authority |
| [Mountfleurie Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/mountfleurie-primary-school-s5404827) | Local Authority |
| [Newburgh Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/newburgh-primary-school-s5424429) | Local Authority |
| [Newcastle Primary & Community School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/newcastle-primary-and-community-school-s5408423) | Local Authority |
| [Newport Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/newport-primary-school-s5424321) | Local Authority |
| [North Queensferry Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/north-queensferry-primary-school-s5444322) | Local Authority |
| [Park Road Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/park-road-primary-school-s5444926) | Local Authority |
| [Parkhill Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/parkhill-primary-school-s5404924) | Local Authority |
| [Pathhead Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/pathhead-primary-school-s5403928) | Local Authority |
| [Pitcoudie Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/pitcoudie-primary-school-s5408520) | Local Authority |
| [Pitlessie Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/pitlessie-primary-school-s5424623) | Local Authority |
| [Pitreavie Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/pitreavie-primary-school-s5442524) | Local Authority |
| [Pittencrieff Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/pittencrieff-primary-school-s5442621) | Local Authority |
| [Pittenweem Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/pittenweem-primary-school-s5424720) | Local Authority |
| [Pitteuchar East Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/pitteuchar-east-primary-school-s5402123) | Local Authority |
| [Pitteuchar West Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/pitteuchar-west-primary-school-s5408121) | Local Authority |
| [Rimbleton Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/rimbleton-primary-school-s5402220) | Local Authority |
| [Saline Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/saline-primary-school-s5445124) | Local Authority |
| [Sinclairtown Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/sinclairtown-primary-school-s5404126) | Local Authority |
| [South Parks Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/south-parks-primary-school-s5402425) | Local Authority |
| [Southwood Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/southwood-primary-school-s5402522) | Local Authority |
| [Springfield Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/springfield-primary-school-s5425425) | Local Authority |
| [St Agatha's R C Primary](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-agathas-r-c-primary-s5405424) | Local Authority |
| [St Bride's R C Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-brides-r-c-primary-school-s5441129) | Local Authority |
| [St Columba's R C Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-columbas-r-c-primary-school-s5421926) | Local Authority |
| [St John's R C Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-johns-r-c-primary-school-s5445027) | Local Authority |
| [St Joseph's R C Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-josephs-r-c-primary-school-s5443520) | Local Authority |
| [St Kenneth's R C Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-kenneths-r-c-primary-school-s5444128) | Local Authority |
| [St Leonard's Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-leonards-primary-school-s5442826) | Local Authority |
| [St Margaret's R C Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-margarets-r-c-primary-school-s5442729) | Local Authority |
| [St Marie's R C Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-maries-r-c-primary-school-s5404029) | Local Authority |
| [St Monans Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-monans-primary-school-s5425824) | Local Authority |
| [St Ninian's R C Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-ninians-r-c-primary-school-s5400821) | Local Authority |
| [St Patrick's R C Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-patricks-r-c-primary-school-s5443725) | Local Authority |
| [St Paul's R C Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-pauls-r-c-primary-school-s5402328) | Local Authority |
| [St Serf's R C Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-serfs-r-c-primary-school-s5445426) | Local Authority |
| [Star Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/star-primary-school-s5405726) | Local Authority |
| [Strathallan Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/strathallan-primary-school-s5400325) | Local Authority |
| [Strathkinness Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/strathkinness-primary-school-s5425522) | Local Authority |
| [Strathmiglo Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/strathmiglo-primary-school-s5425727) | Local Authority |
| [Tayport Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/tayport-primary-school-s5425921) | Local Authority |
| [Thornton Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/thornton-primary-school-s5405823) | Local Authority |
| [Torbain Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/torbain-primary-school-s5404320) | Local Authority |
| [Torryburn Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/torryburn-primary-school-s5445221) | Local Authority |
| [Touch Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/touch-primary-school-s5442923) | Local Authority |
| [Townhill Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/townhill-primary-school-s5443024) | Local Authority |
| [Tulliallan Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/tulliallan-primary-school-s5445329) | Local Authority |
| [Valley Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/valley-primary-school-s5404428) | Local Authority |
| [Warout Primary & Community School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/warout-primary-and-community-school-s5402824) | Local Authority |
| [Wormit Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/wormit-primary-school-s5426022) | Local Authority |

### Secondary (17) (17)

| School | Type |
| --- | --- |
| [Auchmuty High School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/auchmuty-high-school-s5406439) | Local Authority |
| [Balwearie High School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/balwearie-high-school-s5406838) | Local Authority |
| [Beath High School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/beath-high-school-s5447232) | Local Authority |
| [Bell Baxter High School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/bell-baxter-high-school-s5426332) | Local Authority |
| [Dunfermline High School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/dunfermline-high-school-s5446139) | Local Authority |
| [Glenrothes High School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/glenrothes-high-school-s5406730) | Local Authority |
| [Glenwood High School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/glenwood-high-school-s5406536) | Local Authority |
| [Inverkeithing High School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/inverkeithing-high-school-s5446732) | Local Authority |
| [Kirkcaldy High School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/kirkcaldy-high-school-s5407036) | Local Authority |
| [Lochgelly High School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/lochgelly-high-school-s5447437) | Local Authority |
| [Madras College](https://openindex.co.uk/school/madras-college-s5426537) | Local Authority |
| [Queen Anne High School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/queen-anne-high-school-s5446236) | Local Authority |
| [St Andrew's R C High School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-andrews-r-c-high-school-s5407230) | Local Authority |
| [St Columba's R C High School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-columbas-r-c-high-school-s5446538) | Local Authority |
| [Viewforth High School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/viewforth-high-school-s5407338) | Local Authority |
| [Waid Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/waid-academy-s5426138) | Local Authority |
| [Woodmill High School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/woodmill-high-school-s5446430) | Local Authority |

### Special (12) (12)

| School | Type |
| --- | --- |
| [Calaiswood School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/calaiswood-school-s5447046) | Local Authority |
| [Hillside school](https://openindex.co.uk/school/hillside-school-s5480744) | Independent school |
| [Hyndhead School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/hyndhead-school-s5407842) | Local Authority |
| [John Fergus School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/john-fergus-school-s5408644) | Local Authority |
| [Kilmaron School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/kilmaron-school-s5426847) | Local Authority |
| [Moore House Academy Bathgate (including Moore House Primary, Buchanan House)](https://openindex.co.uk/school/moore-house-academy-bathgate-including-moore-house-primary-buchanan-house-s5584647) | Independent school |
| [Pebbles Academy, Dunfermline (formerly Eden Park Academy, Dunfermline)](https://openindex.co.uk/school/pebbles-academy-dunfermline-formerly-eden-park-academy-dunfermline-s1004590) | Independent school |
| [Pupil Support Service - Central Area](https://openindex.co.uk/school/pupil-support-service-central-area-s5408849) | Local Authority |
| [Pupil Support Service - East and Levenmouth Area](https://openindex.co.uk/school/pupil-support-service-east-and-levenmouth-area-s5408946) | Local Authority |
| [Pupil Support Service - The Bridges Centre](https://openindex.co.uk/school/pupil-support-service-the-bridges-centre-s5427649) | Local Authority |
| [Rosslyn School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/rosslyn-school-s5408040) | Local Authority |
| [Starley Hall School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/starley-hall-school-s5480140) | Independent school |

### Independent (1) (1)

| School | Type |
| --- | --- |
| [St Leonards School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-leonards-school-s5480434) | Independent school |

Inspection grades are published only inside each report. No outcome is shown.

Source: Scottish Government, school contact list 31 July 2026.

## More on this place

- [Overview](https://openindex.co.uk/fife)
- [Housing](https://openindex.co.uk/fife/housing) (8)
- [Crime](https://openindex.co.uk/fife/crime) (6)
- [People](https://openindex.co.uk/fife/people) (15)
- [Deprivation](https://openindex.co.uk/fife/deprivation) (2)
- [Health](https://openindex.co.uk/fife/health) (4)
- [Environment](https://openindex.co.uk/fife/environment) (5)
- [Transport](https://openindex.co.uk/fife/transport) (4)
- [Connectivity](https://openindex.co.uk/fife/connectivity) (5)
- [Economy](https://openindex.co.uk/fife/economy) (4)
- [Council tax](https://openindex.co.uk/fife/council-tax) (2)
- [Elections](https://openindex.co.uk/fife/elections) (7)
- [Local services](https://openindex.co.uk/fife/services) (1)
- [Sources](https://openindex.co.uk/fife/sources) (22)

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