How many pupils does St Cadoc's Primary School have?

St Cadoc's Primary School has 499 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Cadoc's Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Cadoc's Primary School is 19:1.

Is St Cadoc's Primary School a denominational school?

St Cadoc's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Cadoc's Primary School?

St Cadoc's Primary School is located at 51 Crookfur Road, Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, G77 6TT.

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

St Cadoc's Primary School

Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire · G77 6TT

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About St Cadoc's Primary School

St Cadoc's Primary School is a primary school in Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 499 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 19:1. 3% of pupils have English as an additional language. 72% 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: Roman Catholic
Address: 51 Crookfur Road, Newton Mearns, G77 6TT
Phone: 0141 570 7340
Email: headteacher@st-cadocs.e-renfrew.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

499

Pupil roll

26.3

Teachers (FTE)

19:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

27.7

Avg class size

Pupils by gender242 girls · 257 boys

Additional support needs18% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Registered for free school meals72% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (49%)

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 September 2024

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

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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 St Cadoc's Primary School?: St Cadoc's Primary School is a primary school in Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Cadoc's Primary School have?: St Cadoc's Primary School has 499 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Cadoc's Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Cadoc's Primary School is 19:1.
Is St Cadoc's Primary School a denominational school?: St Cadoc's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Cadoc's Primary School?: St Cadoc's Primary School is located at 51 Crookfur Road, Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, G77 6TT.
How is St Cadoc's 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 St Cadoc's Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.