How many pupils does Shawhead Primary School have?

Shawhead Primary School has 69 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Shawhead Primary School is 10.1:1.

Where is Shawhead Primary School?

Shawhead Primary School is located at Neidpath Avenue, Shawhead, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4NG.

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

Shawhead Primary School

Shawhead, North Lanarkshire · ML5 4NG

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About Shawhead Primary School

Shawhead Primary School is a primary school in Shawhead, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 69 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 0% 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: Shawhead
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Neidpath Avenue, Shawhead, ML5 4NG
Phone: 01236 794838
Email: ht@shawhead.n-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

6.8

Teachers (FTE)

10.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

17.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender30 girls · 39 boys

Additional support needs45% of pupils

English as an additional language0% 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 2010

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

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

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 Shawhead Primary School?: Shawhead Primary School is a primary school in Shawhead, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Shawhead Primary School have?: Shawhead Primary School has 69 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Shawhead Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Shawhead Primary School is 10.1:1.
Where is Shawhead Primary School?: Shawhead Primary School is located at Neidpath Avenue, Shawhead, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4NG.
How is Shawhead 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 Shawhead Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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