How many pupils does Glencairn Primary School have?

Glencairn Primary School has 345 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Glencairn Primary School is 11.4:1.

Where is Glencairn Primary School?

Glencairn Primary School is located at Glencairn Street, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 1TT.

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

Glencairn Primary School

Motherwell, North Lanarkshire · ML1 1TT

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About Glencairn Primary School

Glencairn Primary School is a primary school in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 345 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 5% of pupils have English as an additional language. 76% 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: Non-denominational
Address: Glencairn Street, Motherwell, ML1 1TT
Phone: 01698 274982
Email: ht@glencairn.n-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

345

Pupil roll

30.2

Teachers (FTE)

11.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender186 girls · 159 boys

Additional support needs23% of pupils

English as an additional language5% of pupils

Registered for free school meals76% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (41%)Q5 · least deprived (20%)

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 January 2025

Education Scotland inspects a sample of schools each year, so not every school has published quality-indicator grades. Glencairn Primary School was last visited in January 2025.

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 Glencairn Primary School?: Glencairn Primary School is a primary school in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Glencairn Primary School have?: Glencairn Primary School has 345 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Glencairn Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Glencairn Primary School is 11.4:1.
Where is Glencairn Primary School?: Glencairn Primary School is located at Glencairn Street, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 1TT.
How is Glencairn 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 Glencairn Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.