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

St John's Primary School has 277 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at St John's Primary School is 18.3:1.

Is St John's Primary School a denominational school?

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

Where is St John's Primary School?

St John's Primary School is located at Mary Street, Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, PA14 5AL.

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

St John's Primary School

Port Glasgow, Inverclyde · PA14 5AL

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About St John's Primary School

St John's Primary School is a primary school in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 277 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 9% 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: Port Glasgow
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: Mary Street, Port Glasgow, PA14 5AL
Phone: 01475 715728
Email: office@st-johns.inverclyde.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

277

Pupil roll

15.1

Teachers (FTE)

18.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender140 girls · 137 boys

Additional support needs39% of pupils

English as an additional language9% of pupils

Registered for free school meals100% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (58%)Q5 · least deprived (14%)

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 March 2024

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

Leadership of changeVery Good

Learning, teaching and assessmentVery Good

Raising attainment and achievementVery Good

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionVery Good

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 John's Primary School?: St John's Primary School is a primary school in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St John's Primary School have?: St John's Primary School has 277 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St John's Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St John's Primary School is 18.3:1.
Is St John's Primary School a denominational school?: St John's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St John's Primary School?: St John's Primary School is located at Mary Street, Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, PA14 5AL.
How is St John'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 John's Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.