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.
13. Peel Primary School
Where: Garden Place, Livingston EH54 6RA. Scored a perfect 400 out of 400. Deprivation: 10%. Photo: Third Party
14. Springfield Primary School
Where: 141 Springfield Road, Linlithgow EH49 7SN. Scored a perfect 400 out of 400. Deprivation: 10%. Photo: Euan Cherry
15. St Nicholas Primary School
Where: 189B W Main Street, Broxburn EH52 5LH. Scored a perfect 400 out of 400. Deprivation: 10%. Photo: Third Party
16. Williamston Primary School
Where: Bankton Lane, Livingston EH54 9DQ. Scored a perfect 400 out of 400. Deprivation: 10%. Photo: Third Party