How many pupils does Alexander Peden Primary have?

Alexander Peden Primary has 142 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Alexander Peden Primary?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Alexander Peden Primary is 14.2:1.

Where is Alexander Peden Primary?

Alexander Peden Primary is located at West Main Street, Harthill, North Lanarkshire, ML7 5TU.

How is Alexander Peden Primary 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 Alexander Peden Primary's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Alexander Peden Primary

Harthill, North Lanarkshire · ML7 5TU

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About Alexander Peden Primary

Alexander Peden Primary is a primary school in Harthill, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 142 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 83% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: North Lanarkshire →
Town: Harthill
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: West Main Street, Harthill, ML7 5TU
Phone: 01501 826709
Email: ht@alexanderpeden.n-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

142

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

14.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

20.3

Avg class size

Pupils by gender69 girls · 73 boys

Additional support needs32% of pupils

Registered for free school meals83% of pupils

Roll by stage

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 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-evaluationGood

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 Alexander Peden Primary?: Alexander Peden Primary is a primary school in Harthill, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Alexander Peden Primary have?: Alexander Peden Primary has 142 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Alexander Peden Primary?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Alexander Peden Primary is 14.2:1.
Where is Alexander Peden Primary?: Alexander Peden Primary is located at West Main Street, Harthill, North Lanarkshire, ML7 5TU.
How is Alexander Peden Primary 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 Alexander Peden Primary's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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