How many pupils does Carlibar Primary School have?

Carlibar Primary School has 195 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Carlibar Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Carlibar Primary School is 4.3:1.

Where is Carlibar Primary School?

Carlibar Primary School is located at Carlibar Road, Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, G78 1BD.

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

Carlibar Primary School

Barrhead, East Renfrewshire · G78 1BD

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About Carlibar Primary School

Carlibar Primary School is a primary school in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 195 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 4.3:1. 5% of pupils have English as an additional language. 93% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: East Renfrewshire →
Town: Barrhead
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Carlibar Road, Barrhead, G78 1BD
Phone: 0141 577 4100
Email: headteacher@carlibar.e-renfrew.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

195

Pupil roll

45.6

Teachers (FTE)

4.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

17.7

Avg class size

Pupils by gender92 girls · 103 boys

Additional support needs38% of pupils

English as an additional language5% of pupils

Registered for free school meals93% 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

Last inspected October 2011

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationVery Good

This inspection is more than five years old — the school may have changed since. Check the latest report for the current position.

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 Carlibar Primary School?: Carlibar Primary School is a primary school in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Carlibar Primary School have?: Carlibar Primary School has 195 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Carlibar Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Carlibar Primary School is 4.3:1.
Where is Carlibar Primary School?: Carlibar Primary School is located at Carlibar Road, Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, G78 1BD.
How is Carlibar 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 Carlibar Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.