How many pupils does Cathedral Primary School have?

Cathedral Primary School has 517 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Cathedral Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Cathedral Primary School is 19:1.

Is Cathedral Primary School a denominational school?

Cathedral Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is Cathedral Primary School?

Cathedral Primary School is located at 171 Milton Street, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 1DH.

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

Cathedral Primary School

Motherwell, North Lanarkshire · ML1 1DH

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About Cathedral Primary School

Cathedral Primary School is a primary school in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 517 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 19:1. 24% of pupils have English as an additional language. 75% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: North Lanarkshire →
Town: Motherwell
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: 171 Milton Street, Motherwell, ML1 1DH
Phone: 01698 274935
Email: ht@cathedral.n-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

517

Pupil roll

27.2

Teachers (FTE)

19:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

27.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender280 girls · 237 boys

Additional support needs36% of pupils

English as an additional language24% of pupils

Registered for free school meals75% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (43%)Q5 · least deprived (13%)

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 October 2009

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

Improvements in performanceExcellent

Learners' experiencesExcellent

Meeting learning needsExcellent

The curriculumVery Good

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 Cathedral Primary School?: Cathedral Primary School is a primary school in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Cathedral Primary School have?: Cathedral Primary School has 517 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Cathedral Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Cathedral Primary School is 19:1.
Is Cathedral Primary School a denominational school?: Cathedral Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is Cathedral Primary School?: Cathedral Primary School is located at 171 Milton Street, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 1DH.
How is Cathedral 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 Cathedral Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.