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The community of Prestonfield was designed and built as a Garden Village during the early 1930s. The School, which was opened in 1931, was an architectural period piece of a considerable character possessing several interesting and unusual features. We are a non-denominational, co-educational school for children of both primary and nursery age. We are located in South Edinburgh and have stunning views of Arthur’s Seat. We strive to provide our children with learning experiences of the highest quality, in a positive and caring environment, where everyone can feel happy, confident, and valued. We are committed to working in partnership with parents and members of our community, to ensure that all our children achieve the very best and can also take on an active role in society. Our School Motto: To go further than we thought. To run faster than we hoped. To reach higher than we dreamed. To become the people we wish to be. Prestonfield Primary School is an exciting, happy, and safe place to be, where we all enjoy developing our talents and learning together, promoting care and respect for each other, and celebrating achievement and success. Look after Ourselves and each other we provide a safe and caring environment where we can all feel valued, welcomed, and respected. At Prestonfield Primary School all the children, their parents/carers, and the staff listen to each other and work together to make our school the best possible place to learn. We work closely with our families and with members of our local community by involving them in the life and work of the School. We try hard to approach all new experiences with confidence, enthusiasm, and determination. We have an exciting curriculum where all our learners can reach their potential and develop their knowledge and skills to meet the challenges ahead. We talk with our teachers about what we are going to learn, how we are going to learn, how successful we have been, and what our next steps will be. We learn about life by exploring the world beyond the School gates and by inviting visitors in to share their knowledge and experiences with us. Every child is entitled to a broad general education, whatever their level and ability. Every teacher and practitioner is responsible for the development of literacy, numeracy, and health and well-being from 3-18. Curriculum for Excellence develops skills for learning, life, and work, bringing real life into the classroom, making learning relevant, and helping young people apply lessons to their life beyond the classroom. It links knowledge in one subject area to another helping make connections in their learning. It develops skills that can enable children to think for themselves, make sound judgments, challenge, enquire and find solutions. There is an entitlement to personal support to help young people fulfill their potential and make the most of their opportunities with additional support wherever that’s needed. There is an emphasis by all staff on looking after our children’s health and wellbeing – to ensure that a school is a place where children feel safe and secure. View full school