How many pupils does Ardgowan Primary School have?

Ardgowan Primary School has 407 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Ardgowan Primary School is 17.3:1.

Where is Ardgowan Primary School?

Ardgowan Primary School is located at Newton Street, Greenock, Inverclyde, PA16 8SN.

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

Ardgowan Primary School

Greenock, Inverclyde · PA16 8SN

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About Ardgowan Primary School

Ardgowan Primary School is a primary school in Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 407 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.3:1. 3% 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: Greenock
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Newton Street, Greenock, PA16 8SN
Phone: 01475 715683
Email: office@ardgowan.inverclyde.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

407

Pupil roll

23.5

Teachers (FTE)

17.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender204 girls · 203 boys

Additional support needs37% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Registered for free school meals100% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (23%)Q5 · least deprived (22%)

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 February 2017

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

Raising attainment and achievementGood

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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 Ardgowan Primary School?: Ardgowan Primary School is a primary school in Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Ardgowan Primary School have?: Ardgowan Primary School has 407 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Ardgowan Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Ardgowan Primary School is 17.3:1.
Where is Ardgowan Primary School?: Ardgowan Primary School is located at Newton Street, Greenock, Inverclyde, PA16 8SN.
How is Ardgowan 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 Ardgowan Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.