Colinton Primary School

Dec 29th, 2017

I don't know why my previous comment has been remover....anyway. The nursery,not great,always changing staff,small,dark, needs upgrading, the outdoor nursery non existing. My son got mouth ulcers due to poor hygiene
Oct 8th, 2016

Nothing but issue after issue for the last 3 years since my son started at this school. Do not deal with bullying, children are not listened to properly and improtant information is not passed on parents. Important information about meetings etc is not passed on and someone else is always to blame, be it the assistant head, class teacher or office staff. They seem to prefer to sweep any issue of bullying under the carpet rather than actually deal with it or brush it off as if it is not as serious as the child is making out. (The issue of bullying not being dealt with is actually flagged up as an issue in the schools 2006 inspection report, the latest version I was able to find on the Edinburgh council webpage, it seems this has not changed.) Parents are not listened to, every time I go in to the school I seem to have to repeat myself until I am blue in the face and still I am not taken seriously. My son was being bullied in primary 2 and was seriously affected by this, I wrote letter after letter and spoke to the assistant head, class teachers and head teacher almost every day after school and nothing was done. Now they are calling me in and wondering why my son isn't coping with being in a school environment. Would not recommend anyone sending their children here unless they want to watch a heart breaking and slow deterioration of their once bright and happy child. After a long fight to try and make things right for my son at Colinton Primary I now realise I am doing nothing but go round in circles and will be moving him as soon as I can. Horrific experience and wouldn't wish it on any parent.
Sep 26th, 2016

My daughter has been attending this school for one year and we are very pleased with all aspects of the school. They encourage important values and make sure everyone is equal and respected. I won't hesitate in sending my son there also.
Aug 7th, 2016

Both my boys attended the excellent nursery and school. Both loved their time here. I can't commend the staff highly enough! Found them all to be friendly and approachable. 10/10 would definitely recommend to any mummies thinking of sending their children here.
Jun 5th, 2016