The Sunday Times 2024 league table looked at primary schools across the country and assessed them on a variety of factors, awarding them scores out of 100 on listening and talking, numeracy, reading and writing.
Across Scotland, a total of 81 schools scored a perfect 400 out of 400. Neighbourhood deprivation figures – which take into account income, jobs, health, education, housing, crime and access to local amenities – were used when compiling the rankings.
A spokesperson for the Sunday Times said: “We are always careful to clarify that the Scotland Primary School League Table is not 'Scotland's schools ranked from best to worst'.
“It presents government data from primary seven, arguably the most important year for pupils preparing for high school, for parents to analyse standards across the 1,250 schools that published reportable results. Our aim is to present data in an easily accessible format that parents can understand.”
Browse our picture gallery to see the 15 ‘best’ primary schools in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
5. Blackhall Primary School
Where: 83 Craigcrook Road, Edinburgh EH4 3PH. Scored a perfect 400 out of 400. Deprivation: 10%. Photo: Third Party
6. Dean Park Primary School
Where: 31 Marchbank Gardens, Balerno EH14 7ET. Scored a perfect 400 out of 400. Deprivation: 10%. Photo: Third Party
7. James Gillespie's Primary School
Where: Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh EH9 1BD. Scored a perfect 400 out of 400. Deprivation: 10%. Photo: Third Party
8. Queensferry Primary School
Where: Burgess Road, Queensferry, South Queensferry EH30 9NX. Scored a perfect 400 out of 400. Deprivation: 10%. Photo: Third Party