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

St John's Primary School has 277 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at St John's Primary School is 12.4:1.

Is St John's Primary School a denominational school?

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

Where is St John's Primary School?

St John's Primary School is located at 18 Commercial Road, Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, G78 1AJ.

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

St John's Primary School

Barrhead, East Renfrewshire · G78 1AJ

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About St John's Primary School

St John's Primary School is a primary school in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 277 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 3% of pupils have English as an additional language. 82% 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: Roman Catholic
Address: 18 Commercial Road, Barrhead, G78 1AJ
Phone: 0141 570 7360
Email: headteacher@st-johns.e-renfrew.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

277

Pupil roll

22.4

Teachers (FTE)

12.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.1

Avg class size

Pupils by gender148 girls · 129 boys

Additional support needs16% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Registered for free school meals82% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (27%)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 November 2019

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

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionVery 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 St John's Primary School?: St John's Primary School is a primary school in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St John's Primary School have?: St John's Primary School has 277 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St John's Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St John's Primary School is 12.4:1.
Is St John's Primary School a denominational school?: St John's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St John's Primary School?: St John's Primary School is located at 18 Commercial Road, Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, G78 1AJ.
How is St John'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 John's Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.