How many pupils does Dykehead Primary School have?

Dykehead Primary School has 270 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Dykehead Primary School is 16.3:1.

Where is Dykehead Primary School?

Dykehead Primary School is located at Easter Road, Shotts, North Lanarkshire, ML7 4AS.

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

Dykehead Primary School

Shotts, North Lanarkshire · ML7 4AS

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About Dykehead Primary School

Dykehead Primary School is a primary school in Shotts, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 270 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 6% of pupils have English as an additional language. 83% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: North Lanarkshire →
Town: Shotts
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Easter Road, Shotts, ML7 4AS
Phone: 01501 826707
Email: ht@dykehead.n-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

270

Pupil roll

16.6

Teachers (FTE)

16.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender152 girls · 118 boys

Additional support needs36% of pupils

English as an additional language6% of pupils

Registered for free school meals83% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (28%)Q5 · least deprived (0%)

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 February 2025

Education Scotland inspects a sample of schools each year, so not every school has published quality-indicator grades. Dykehead Primary School was last visited in February 2025.

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 Dykehead Primary School?: Dykehead Primary School is a primary school in Shotts, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Dykehead Primary School have?: Dykehead Primary School has 270 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Dykehead Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Dykehead Primary School is 16.3:1.
Where is Dykehead Primary School?: Dykehead Primary School is located at Easter Road, Shotts, North Lanarkshire, ML7 4AS.
How is Dykehead 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 Dykehead Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.