How many pupils does Ladywell Primary School have?

Ladywell Primary School has 352 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Ladywell Primary School is 21.1:1.

Where is Ladywell Primary School?

Ladywell Primary School is located at 240 Ladywell Road, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 3EU.

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

Ladywell Primary School

Motherwell, North Lanarkshire · ML1 3EU

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About Ladywell Primary School

Ladywell Primary School is a primary school in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 352 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 21.1:1. 12% 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: 240 Ladywell Road, Motherwell, ML1 3EU
Phone: 01698 352513
Email: ht@ladywell.n-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

352

Pupil roll

16.7

Teachers (FTE)

21.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

27.1

Avg class size

Pupils by gender183 girls · 169 boys

Additional support needs25% of pupils

English as an additional language12% of pupils

Registered for free school meals76% 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 June 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 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 Ladywell Primary School?: Ladywell Primary School is a primary school in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Ladywell Primary School have?: Ladywell Primary School has 352 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Ladywell Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Ladywell Primary School is 21.1:1.
Where is Ladywell Primary School?: Ladywell Primary School is located at 240 Ladywell Road, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 3EU.
How is Ladywell 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 Ladywell Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.