The 2024 league table looked at primary schools across Scotland and assessed them on various factors, giving them scores out of 100 on listening and talking, numeracy, reading and writing. Nationwide, a total of 81 schools scored a perfect 400 out of 400.
It also uses neighbourhood deprivation figures which take into account income, jobs, health, education, housing, crime and access to local amenities.
A spokesperson for the Sunday Times said: “We are always careful to clarify that The Times 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.”
Take a look through our photo gallery to discover which 15 primary schools from Edinburgh and the Lothians achieved top marks.
1. The best primary schools in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Scroll through our gallery to see which 15 primary schools from Edinburgh and the Lothians rank highest. Photo: Pixabay Photo: Pixabay
2. Holy Cross RC Primary School
Where: Craighall Road, Edinburgh EH6 4RE. Scored a perfect 400 out of 400. Deprivation: 20%. Photo: Third Party
3. Wardie Primary School
Where: Granton Road, Edinburgh EH5 3NJ. Scored a perfect 400 out of 400. Deprivation: 10%. Photo: Third Party
4. Pentland Primary School
Where: Oxgangs Green, Edinburgh EH13 9JF. Scored a perfect 400 out of 400. Deprivation: 20%. Photo: Third Party