How many pupils does Mearns Castle High School have?

Mearns Castle High School has 1,636 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Mearns Castle High School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Mearns Castle High School is 13.5:1.

Where is Mearns Castle High School?

Mearns Castle High School is located at 51 Waterfoot Road, Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, G77 5GU.

How is Mearns Castle High 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 Mearns Castle High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Mearns Castle High School

Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire · G77 5GU

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About Mearns Castle High School

Mearns Castle High School is a secondary school in Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 1,636 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 7% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: East Renfrewshire →
Town: Newton Mearns
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 51 Waterfoot Road, Newton Mearns, G77 5GU
Phone: 0141 577 2300
Email: headteacher@mearnscastle.e-renfrew.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,636

Pupil roll

121.5

Teachers (FTE)

13.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender821 girls · 815 boys

Additional support needs31% of pupils

English as an additional language7% of pupils

Roll by stage

290

326

259

274

261

226

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (62%)

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 March 2011

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

Improvements in performanceExcellent

Learners' experiencesExcellent

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationExcellent

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 Mearns Castle High School?: Mearns Castle High School is a secondary school in Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Mearns Castle High School have?: Mearns Castle High School has 1,636 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Mearns Castle High School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Mearns Castle High School is 13.5:1.
Where is Mearns Castle High School?: Mearns Castle High School is located at 51 Waterfoot Road, Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, G77 5GU.
How is Mearns Castle High 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 Mearns Castle High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.