How many pupils does Kirkhill Primary School have?

Kirkhill Primary School has 576 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkhill Primary School is 18.5:1.

Where is Kirkhill Primary School?

Kirkhill Primary School is located at Kirkhill Road, Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, G77 5RJ.

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

Kirkhill Primary School

Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire · G77 5RJ

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About Kirkhill Primary School

Kirkhill 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 576 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.5:1. 4% 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: Kirkhill Road, Newton Mearns, G77 5RJ
Phone: 0141 570 7200
Email: headteacher@kirkhill.e-renfrew.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

576

Pupil roll

31.2

Teachers (FTE)

18.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

26.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender271 girls · 305 boys

Additional support needs15% of pupils

English as an additional language4% of pupils

Registered for free school meals70% of pupils

Roll by stage

101

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 2023

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 Kirkhill Primary School?: Kirkhill Primary School is a primary school in Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Kirkhill Primary School have?: Kirkhill Primary School has 576 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkhill Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkhill Primary School is 18.5:1.
Where is Kirkhill Primary School?: Kirkhill Primary School is located at Kirkhill Road, Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, G77 5RJ.
How is Kirkhill 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 Kirkhill Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.