How many pupils does Plains Primary School have?

Plains Primary School has 104 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Plains Primary School is 11.8:1.

Where is Plains Primary School?

Plains Primary School is located at 1 Annieshill View, Plains, North Lanarkshire, ML6 7NY.

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

Plains Primary School

Plains, North Lanarkshire · ML6 7NY

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About Plains Primary School

Plains Primary School is a primary school in Plains, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 104 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 11.8:1. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: North Lanarkshire →
Town: Plains
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 1 Annieshill View, Plains, ML6 7NY
Phone: 01236 757693
Email: ht@plains.n-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

104

Pupil roll

8.8

Teachers (FTE)

11.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

20.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender53 girls · 51 boys

Additional support needs41% 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 May 2016

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceSatisfactory

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumGood

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 Plains Primary School?: Plains Primary School is a primary school in Plains, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Plains Primary School have?: Plains Primary School has 104 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Plains Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Plains Primary School is 11.8:1.
Where is Plains Primary School?: Plains Primary School is located at 1 Annieshill View, Plains, North Lanarkshire, ML6 7NY.
How is Plains 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 Plains Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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