How many pupils does St Margaret's High School have?

St Margaret's High School has 1,119 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Margaret's High School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Margaret's High School is 12.8:1.

Is St Margaret's High School a denominational school?

St Margaret's High School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Margaret's High School?

St Margaret's High School is located at Waverley Drive, Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, ML6 6EU.

How is St Margaret's High 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 Margaret's High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

St Margaret's High School

Airdrie, North Lanarkshire · ML6 6EU

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About St Margaret's High School

St Margaret's High School is a secondary school in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 1,119 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 13% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: North Lanarkshire →
Town: Airdrie
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: Waverley Drive, Airdrie, ML6 6EU
Phone: 01236 794888
Email: ht@stmargarets.n-lanak.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,119

Pupil roll

87.5

Teachers (FTE)

12.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender551 girls · 568 boys

Additional support needs53% of pupils

English as an additional language13% of pupils

Roll by stage

192

202

197

207

189

132

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (45%)Q5 · least deprived (2%)

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 November 2011

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceWeak

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationSatisfactory

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 Margaret's High School?: St Margaret's High School is a secondary school in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Margaret's High School have?: St Margaret's High School has 1,119 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Margaret's High School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Margaret's High School is 12.8:1.
Is St Margaret's High School a denominational school?: St Margaret's High School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Margaret's High School?: St Margaret's High School is located at Waverley Drive, Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, ML6 6EU.
How is St Margaret's High 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 Margaret's High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.