A survey showed 85 per cent of pupils already do so, with the remainder being driven.

The questionnaire also revealed 92 per cent of parents would prefer to walk with their children to school, with only eight per cent wanting to use the car.

The primary has started a plan to improve safety travelling to school.

Head teacher Catriona Finn said: “We hope the plan will not only raise awareness of the travel issues at the school but also help to address some of the safety concerns that have been expressed by parents.”

It also aims to raise awareness of transport problems, improve safety for people walking in and around the primary, and encourage pupils, parents and staff to choose healthy travel to school. Scottish Borders Council’s school travel co-ordinator Karen McGrath, who is overseeing the development of the plan, said: “The survey results are fantastic and show that nearly all the children that are able to walk to school already do, but there is still potential to see more children walking regularly.”

The children also recorded and assessed speeds of passing vehicles in Tower Street.

The results will be considered by the school safety team and fed into the plan.

The team includes the head teacher, parents, pupils, local councillors, Lothian and Borders Police road safety officer PC Rory Campbell, and council officials.