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

St Gerard's Primary School has 220 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Gerard's Primary School is 17.2:1.

Is St Gerard's Primary School a denominational school?

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

Where is St Gerard's Primary School?

St Gerard's Primary School is located at Kelvin Road, Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, ML4 1LN.

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

St Gerard's Primary School

Bellshill, North Lanarkshire · ML4 1LN

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About St Gerard's Primary School

St Gerard's Primary School is a primary school in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 220 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 4% of pupils have English as an additional language. 76% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: North Lanarkshire →
Town: Bellshill
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: Kelvin Road, Bellshill, ML4 1LN
Phone: 01698 274916
Email: ht@st-gerards.n-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

220

Pupil roll

12.8

Teachers (FTE)

17.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender119 girls · 101 boys

Additional support needs21% of pupils

English as an additional language4% of pupils

Registered for free school meals76% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (45%)Q5 · least deprived (0%)

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 April 2016

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

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsGood

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 Gerard's Primary School?: St Gerard's Primary School is a primary school in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Gerard's Primary School have?: St Gerard's Primary School has 220 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Gerard's Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Gerard's Primary School is 17.2:1.
Is St Gerard's Primary School a denominational school?: St Gerard's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Gerard's Primary School?: St Gerard's Primary School is located at Kelvin Road, Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, ML4 1LN.
How is St Gerard'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 Gerard's Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.