How many pupils does Mearns Primary School have?

Mearns Primary School has 672 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Mearns Primary School is 18.1:1.

Where is Mearns Primary School?

Mearns Primary School is located at 2 Hunter Drive, Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, G77 6DP.

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

Mearns Primary School

Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire · G77 6DP

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About Mearns Primary School

Mearns 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 672 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.1:1. 10% of pupils have English as an additional language. 71% 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: 2 Hunter Drive, Newton Mearns, G77 6DP
Phone: 0141 570 7220
Email: headteacher@mearns.e-renfrew.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

672

Pupil roll

37.1

Teachers (FTE)

18.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

26.9

Avg class size

Pupils by gender316 girls · 356 boys

Additional support needs32% of pupils

English as an additional language10% of pupils

Registered for free school meals71% of pupils

Roll by stage

109

113

119

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 June 2013

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 curriculumExcellent

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 Primary School?: Mearns Primary School is a primary school in Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Mearns Primary School have?: Mearns Primary School has 672 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Mearns Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Mearns Primary School is 18.1:1.
Where is Mearns Primary School?: Mearns Primary School is located at 2 Hunter Drive, Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, G77 6DP.
How is Mearns 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 Mearns Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.