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

St Ninian's Primary School has 342 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

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

Is St Ninian's Primary School a denominational school?

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

Where is St Ninian's Primary School?

St Ninian's Primary School is located at Kirn Drive, Gourock, Inverclyde, PA19 1SQ.

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

St Ninian's Primary School

Gourock, Inverclyde · PA19 1SQ

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About St Ninian's Primary School

St Ninian's Primary School is a primary school in Gourock, Inverclyde, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 342 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.3:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 100% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Inverclyde →
Town: Gourock
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: Kirn Drive, Gourock, PA19 1SQ
Phone: 01475 715853
Email: office@st-ninians.inverclyde.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

342

Pupil roll

19.8

Teachers (FTE)

17.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

26.3

Avg class size

Pupils by gender158 girls · 184 boys

Additional support needs18% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals100% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (15%)Q5 · least deprived (29%)

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 2016

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Leadership of changeSatisfactory

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionSatisfactory

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 St Ninian's Primary School?: St Ninian's Primary School is a primary school in Gourock, Inverclyde, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Ninian's Primary School have?: St Ninian's Primary School has 342 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Ninian's Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Ninian's Primary School is 17.3:1.
Is St Ninian's Primary School a denominational school?: St Ninian's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Ninian's Primary School?: St Ninian's Primary School is located at Kirn Drive, Gourock, Inverclyde, PA19 1SQ.
How is St Ninian'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 Ninian's Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.