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

St Barbara's Primary School has 220 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

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

Is St Barbara's Primary School a denominational school?

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

Where is St Barbara's Primary School?

St Barbara's Primary School is located at Elmira Road, Muirhead, North Lanarkshire, G69 9EJ.

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

St Barbara's Primary School

Muirhead, North Lanarkshire · G69 9EJ

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About St Barbara's Primary School

St Barbara's Primary School is a primary school in Muirhead, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 220 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 5% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: North Lanarkshire →
Town: Muirhead
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: Elmira Road, Muirhead, G69 9EJ
Phone: 01236 794840
Email: ht@st-barbaras.n-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

220

Pupil roll

13.4

Teachers (FTE)

16.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender105 girls · 115 boys

Additional support needs24% of pupils

English as an additional language5% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (6%)Q5 · least deprived (25%)

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 March 2024

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

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Barbara's Primary School?: St Barbara's Primary School is a primary school in Muirhead, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Barbara's Primary School have?: St Barbara's Primary School has 220 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Barbara's Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Barbara's Primary School is 16.4:1.
Is St Barbara's Primary School a denominational school?: St Barbara's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Barbara's Primary School?: St Barbara's Primary School is located at Elmira Road, Muirhead, North Lanarkshire, G69 9EJ.
How is St Barbara'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 Barbara's Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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