How many pupils does St Nicholas' Primary School have?

St Nicholas' Primary School has 265 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Nicholas' Primary School is 16.2:1.

Is St Nicholas' Primary School a denominational school?

St Nicholas' Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Nicholas' Primary School?

St Nicholas' Primary School is located at Duntocher Road, Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, G61 4QL.

How is St Nicholas' 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 Nicholas' Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

St Nicholas' Primary School

Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire · G61 4QL

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About St Nicholas' Primary School

St Nicholas' Primary School is a primary school in Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 265 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 12% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: East Dunbartonshire →
Town: Bearsden
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: Duntocher Road, Bearsden, G61 4QL
Phone: 01419552222 (Internal: 6782000)
Email: office@st-nicholas.e-dunbarton.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

265

Pupil roll

16.4

Teachers (FTE)

16.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.1

Avg class size

Pupils by gender132 girls · 133 boys

Additional support needs31% of pupils

English as an additional language12% of pupils

Roll by stage

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

Education Scotland inspects a sample of schools each year, so not every school has published quality-indicator grades. No published inspection grades are available for St Nicholas' Primary School.

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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 Nicholas' Primary School?: St Nicholas' Primary School is a primary school in Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Nicholas' Primary School have?: St Nicholas' Primary School has 265 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Nicholas' Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Nicholas' Primary School is 16.2:1.
Is St Nicholas' Primary School a denominational school?: St Nicholas' Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Nicholas' Primary School?: St Nicholas' Primary School is located at Duntocher Road, Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, G61 4QL.
How is St Nicholas' 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 Nicholas' Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.