How many pupils does Buchanan High have?

Buchanan High has 151 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Buchanan High?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Buchanan High is 5.8:1.

Where is Buchanan High?

Buchanan High is located at 67 Townhead Road, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 2HT.

How is Buchanan High 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 Buchanan High's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Buchanan High

Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire · ML5 2HT

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About Buchanan High

Buchanan High is a special school in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 151 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 5.8:1. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: North Lanarkshire →
Town: Coatbridge
Phase: Special
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 67 Townhead Road, Coatbridge, ML5 2HT
Phone: 01236 632052
Email: ht@buchanan.n-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

151

Pupil roll

26.1

Teachers (FTE)

5.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender47 girls · 104 boys

Additional support needs100% of pupils

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 2019

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

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Buchanan High?: Buchanan High is a special school in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Buchanan High have?: Buchanan High has 151 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Buchanan High?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Buchanan High is 5.8:1.
Where is Buchanan High?: Buchanan High is located at 67 Townhead Road, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 2HT.
How is Buchanan High 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 Buchanan High's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.