How many pupils does St Brendan's Primary School have?

St Brendan's Primary School has 230 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Brendan's Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Brendan's Primary School is 16.4:1.

Is St Brendan's Primary School a denominational school?

St Brendan's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Brendan's Primary School?

St Brendan's Primary School is located at 45 Barons Road, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 2NB.

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

St Brendan's Primary School

Motherwell, North Lanarkshire · ML1 2NB

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About St Brendan's Primary School

St Brendan's 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 230 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 5% of pupils have English as an additional language. 71% 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: 45 Barons Road, Motherwell, ML1 2NB
Phone: 01698 274914
Email: ht@st-brendans.n-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

230

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

16.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender102 girls · 128 boys

Additional support needs30% of pupils

English as an additional language5% of pupils

Registered for free school meals71% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (33%)Q5 · least deprived (15%)

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 2023

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

Leadership of changeVery Good

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementVery Good

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionVery Good

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 St Brendan's Primary School?: St Brendan's Primary School is a primary school in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Brendan's Primary School have?: St Brendan's Primary School has 230 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Brendan's Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Brendan's Primary School is 16.4:1.
Is St Brendan's Primary School a denominational school?: St Brendan's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Brendan's Primary School?: St Brendan's Primary School is located at 45 Barons Road, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 2NB.
How is St Brendan's 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 St Brendan's Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.