How many pupils does Glencryan School have?

Glencryan School has 185 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Glencryan School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Glencryan School is 5:1.

Where is Glencryan School?

Glencryan School is located at Greenfaulds Road, Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, G67 2XJ.

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

Glencryan School

Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire · G67 2XJ

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About Glencryan School

Glencryan School is a special school in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 185 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 5:1. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: North Lanarkshire →
Town: Cumbernauld
Phase: Special
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Greenfaulds Road, Cumbernauld, G67 2XJ
Phone: 01236 794866
Email: ht@glencryan.n-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

185

Pupil roll

37.2

Teachers (FTE)

5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender60 girls · 125 boys

Additional support needs100% of pupils

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (18%)Q5 · least deprived (16%)

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 2012

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

Improvements in performanceVery Good

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationVery Good

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 Glencryan School?: Glencryan School is a special school in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Glencryan School have?: Glencryan School has 185 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Glencryan School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Glencryan School is 5:1.
Where is Glencryan School?: Glencryan School is located at Greenfaulds Road, Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, G67 2XJ.
How is Glencryan 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 Glencryan School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.