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

St Monica's Primary School has 178 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Monica's Primary School is 15.9:1.

Is St Monica's Primary School a denominational school?

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

Where is St Monica's Primary School?

St Monica's Primary School is located at Craigend Drive, Kirkwood, North Lanarkshire, ML5 5TJ.

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

St Monica's Primary School

Kirkwood, North Lanarkshire · ML5 5TJ

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About St Monica's Primary School

St Monica's Primary School is a primary school in Kirkwood, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 178 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 4% of pupils have English as an additional language. 84% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: North Lanarkshire →
Town: Kirkwood
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: Craigend Drive, Kirkwood, ML5 5TJ
Phone: 01236 632080
Email: ht@st-monicas.n-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

178

Pupil roll

11.2

Teachers (FTE)

15.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender96 girls · 82 boys

Additional support needs53% of pupils

English as an additional language4% of pupils

Registered for free school meals84% 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 2019

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementGood

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 Monica's Primary School?: St Monica's Primary School is a primary school in Kirkwood, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Monica's Primary School have?: St Monica's Primary School has 178 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Monica's Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Monica's Primary School is 15.9:1.
Is St Monica's Primary School a denominational school?: St Monica's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Monica's Primary School?: St Monica's Primary School is located at Craigend Drive, Kirkwood, North Lanarkshire, ML5 5TJ.
How is St Monica'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 Monica's Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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