How many pupils does St Patrick's Primary School (Shotts) have?

St Patrick's Primary School (Shotts) has 200 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Patrick's Primary School (Shotts)?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Patrick's Primary School (Shotts) is 17.2:1.

Is St Patrick's Primary School (Shotts) a denominational school?

St Patrick's Primary School (Shotts) is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Patrick's Primary School (Shotts)?

St Patrick's Primary School (Shotts) is located at Station Road, Shotts, North Lanarkshire, ML7 4BJ.

How is St Patrick's Primary School (Shotts) 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 Patrick's Primary School (Shotts)'s inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

St Patrick's Primary School (Shotts)

Shotts, North Lanarkshire · ML7 4BJ

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About St Patrick's Primary School (Shotts)

St Patrick's Primary School (Shotts) is a primary school in Shotts, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 200 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 8% of pupils have English as an additional language. 80% 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: Roman Catholic
Address: Station Road, Shotts, ML7 4BJ
Phone: 01501 826711
Email: ht@st-patricks-shotts.n-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

200

Pupil roll

11.6

Teachers (FTE)

17.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender104 girls · 96 boys

Additional support needs41% of pupils

English as an additional language8% of pupils

Registered for free school meals80% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (29%)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 May 2024

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

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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 Patrick's Primary School (Shotts)?: St Patrick's Primary School (Shotts) is a primary school in Shotts, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Patrick's Primary School (Shotts) have?: St Patrick's Primary School (Shotts) has 200 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Patrick's Primary School (Shotts)?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Patrick's Primary School (Shotts) is 17.2:1.
Is St Patrick's Primary School (Shotts) a denominational school?: St Patrick's Primary School (Shotts) is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Patrick's Primary School (Shotts)?: St Patrick's Primary School (Shotts) is located at Station Road, Shotts, North Lanarkshire, ML7 4BJ.
How is St Patrick's Primary School (Shotts) 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 Patrick's Primary School (Shotts)'s inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.