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Busby Primary School

Busby, East Renfrewshire · G76 8EB

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About Busby Primary School

Busby Primary School is a primary school in Busby, East Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 249 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 2% of pupils have English as an additional language. 73% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Town
Busby
Phase
Primary
Type
Local Authority
Denomination
Non-denominational
Address
23 Church Road, Busby, G76 8EB
Phone
0141 570 7040

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025
249
Pupil roll
17.9
Teachers (FTE)
13.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
22.6
Avg class size
Pupils by gender121 girls · 128 boys
Additional support needs23% of pupils
English as an additional language2% of pupils
Registered for free school meals73% of pupils

Roll by stage

P1
34
P2
33
P3
26
P4
38
P5
35
P6
51
P7
32

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 2014

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

Improvements in performanceVery Good
Learners' experiencesVery Good
Meeting learning needsVery Good
The curriculumVery Good
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.

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 Busby Primary School?
Busby Primary School is a primary school in Busby, East Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Busby Primary School have?
Busby Primary School has 249 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Busby Primary School?
The pupil–teacher ratio at Busby Primary School is 13.9:1.
Where is Busby Primary School?
Busby Primary School is located at 23 Church Road, Busby, East Renfrewshire, G76 8EB.
How is Busby 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 Busby Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.