How many pupils does St Joseph's Primary School have?

St Joseph's Primary School has 161 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's Primary School is 15.9:1.

Is St Joseph's Primary School a denominational school?

St Joseph's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Joseph's Primary School?

St Joseph's Primary School is located at Old Luss Road, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, G84 7LR.

How is St Joseph's Primary School inspected?

Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read St Joseph's Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

St Joseph's Primary School

Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute · G84 7LR

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About St Joseph's Primary School

St Joseph's Primary School is a primary school in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 161 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 4% of pupils have English as an additional language. 84% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Argyll & Bute →
Town: Helensburgh
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: Old Luss Road, Helensburgh, G84 7LR
Phone: 01436 671748
Email: enquiries-stjosephs@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

161

Pupil roll

10.1

Teachers (FTE)

15.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender85 girls · 76 boys

Additional support needs34% of pupils

English as an additional language4% of pupils

Registered for free school meals84% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (28%)Q5 · least deprived (8%)

Source: Scottish Government, School Level Summary Statistics 2025(annual pupil & teacher census). Figures are as at census day; small counts may be suppressed.

Education Scotland inspection

Last inspected September 2023

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Find the full report on Education Scotland ↗

Source: Education Scotland inspection grades, via Scottish Government (information as at 1 April 2025). Six-point scale: Excellent · Very Good · Good · Satisfactory · Weak · Unsatisfactory.

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Joseph's Primary School?: St Joseph's Primary School is a primary school in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Joseph's Primary School have?: St Joseph's Primary School has 161 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's Primary School is 15.9:1.
Is St Joseph's Primary School a denominational school?: St Joseph's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Joseph's Primary School?: St Joseph's Primary School is located at Old Luss Road, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, G84 7LR.
How is St Joseph's Primary School inspected?: Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read St Joseph's Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.