How many pupils does Crookfur Primary School have?

Crookfur Primary School has 490 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Crookfur Primary School is 17.1:1.

Where is Crookfur Primary School?

Crookfur Primary School is located at Capelrig Road, Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, G77 6LF.

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

Crookfur Primary School

Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire · G77 6LF

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About Crookfur Primary School

Crookfur Primary School is a primary school in Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 490 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 11% of pupils have English as an additional language. 70% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: East Renfrewshire →
Town: Newton Mearns
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Capelrig Road, Newton Mearns, G77 6LF
Phone: 0141 570 7120
Email: headteacher@crookfur.e-renfrew.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

490

Pupil roll

28.6

Teachers (FTE)

17.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender218 girls · 272 boys

Additional support needs29% of pupils

English as an additional language11% of pupils

Registered for free school meals70% 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 December 2022

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentVery Good

Raising attainment and achievementVery Good

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 Crookfur Primary School?: Crookfur Primary School is a primary school in Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Crookfur Primary School have?: Crookfur Primary School has 490 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Crookfur Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Crookfur Primary School is 17.1:1.
Where is Crookfur Primary School?: Crookfur Primary School is located at Capelrig Road, Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, G77 6LF.
How is Crookfur 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 Crookfur Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.