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

St Clare's Primary School has 441 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Clare's Primary School is 17.3:1.

Is St Clare's Primary School a denominational school?

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

Where is St Clare's Primary School?

St Clare's Primary School is located at Waterfoot Road, Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, G77 5GP.

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

St Clare's Primary School

Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire · G77 5GP

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About St Clare's Primary School

St Clare'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 441 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.3:1. 2% of pupils have English as an additional language. 74% 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: Waterfoot Road, Newton Mearns, G77 5GP
Phone: 0141 570 7070
Email: headteacher@st-clares.e-renfrew.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

441

Pupil roll

25.5

Teachers (FTE)

17.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender227 girls · 214 boys

Additional support needs17% of pupils

English as an additional language2% of pupils

Registered for free school meals74% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (56%)

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

Education Scotland inspects a sample of schools each year, so not every school has published quality-indicator grades. No published inspection grades are available for St Clare's Primary School.

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 St Clare's Primary School?: St Clare'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 Clare's Primary School have?: St Clare's Primary School has 441 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Clare's Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Clare's Primary School is 17.3:1.
Is St Clare's Primary School a denominational school?: St Clare's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Clare's Primary School?: St Clare's Primary School is located at Waterfoot Road, Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, G77 5GP.
How is St Clare'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 Clare's Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.