How many pupils does Knowetop Primary School have?

Knowetop Primary School has 521 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Knowetop Primary School is 14.2:1.

Where is Knowetop Primary School?

Knowetop Primary School is located at Knowetop Avenue, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 2AG.

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

Knowetop Primary School

Motherwell, North Lanarkshire · ML1 2AG

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About Knowetop Primary School

Knowetop Primary School is a primary school in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 521 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 2% 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: Knowetop Avenue, Motherwell, ML1 2AG
Phone: 01698 274951
Email: ht@knowetop.n-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

521

Pupil roll

36.6

Teachers (FTE)

14.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

27.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender260 girls · 261 boys

Additional support needs16% of pupils

English as an additional language2% of pupils

Registered for free school meals76% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (7%)Q5 · least deprived (47%)

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 February 2020

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

Leadership of changeSatisfactory

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Knowetop Primary School?: Knowetop Primary School is a primary school in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Knowetop Primary School have?: Knowetop Primary School has 521 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Knowetop Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Knowetop Primary School is 14.2:1.
Where is Knowetop Primary School?: Knowetop Primary School is located at Knowetop Avenue, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 2AG.
How is Knowetop 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 Knowetop Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.