How many pupils does Muirhouse Primary School have?

Muirhouse Primary School has 260 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Muirhouse Primary School is 17.7:1.

Where is Muirhouse Primary School?

Muirhouse Primary School is located at 66 Barons Road, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 2NB.

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

Muirhouse Primary School

Motherwell, North Lanarkshire · ML1 2NB

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About Muirhouse Primary School

Muirhouse Primary School is a primary school in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 260 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 5% of pupils have English as an additional language. 77% 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: 66 Barons Road, Motherwell, ML1 2NB
Phone: 01698 274995
Email: ht@muirhouse.n-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

260

Pupil roll

14.7

Teachers (FTE)

17.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.6

Avg class size

Pupils by gender134 girls · 126 boys

Additional support needs23% of pupils

English as an additional language5% of pupils

Registered for free school meals77% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (38%)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 June 2010

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 needsGood

The curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

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 Muirhouse Primary School?: Muirhouse Primary School is a primary school in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Muirhouse Primary School have?: Muirhouse Primary School has 260 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Muirhouse Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Muirhouse Primary School is 17.7:1.
Where is Muirhouse Primary School?: Muirhouse Primary School is located at 66 Barons Road, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 2NB.
How is Muirhouse 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 Muirhouse Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.