How many pupils does St Mary's Primary School (Coatbridge) have?

St Mary's Primary School (Coatbridge) has 211 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Mary's Primary School (Coatbridge) is 14.9:1.

Is St Mary's Primary School (Coatbridge) a denominational school?

St Mary's Primary School (Coatbridge) is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Mary's Primary School (Coatbridge)?

St Mary's Primary School (Coatbridge) is located at Dundyvan Road, Whifflet, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4BA.

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

St Mary's Primary School (Coatbridge)

Whifflet, North Lanarkshire · ML5 4BA

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About St Mary's Primary School (Coatbridge)

St Mary's Primary School (Coatbridge) is a primary school in Whifflet, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 211 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 6% of pupils have English as an additional language. 73% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: North Lanarkshire →
Town: Whifflet
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: Dundyvan Road, Whifflet, ML5 4BA
Phone: 01236 794860
Email: ht@st-marys-coatbridge.n-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

211

Pupil roll

14.2

Teachers (FTE)

14.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender116 girls · 95 boys

Additional support needs46% of pupils

English as an additional language6% of pupils

Registered for free school meals73% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (42%)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 March 2024

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

Leadership of changeWeak

Learning, teaching and assessmentWeak

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionSatisfactory

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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 Mary's Primary School (Coatbridge)?: St Mary's Primary School (Coatbridge) is a primary school in Whifflet, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Mary's Primary School (Coatbridge) have?: St Mary's Primary School (Coatbridge) has 211 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Mary's Primary School (Coatbridge)?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Mary's Primary School (Coatbridge) is 14.9:1.
Is St Mary's Primary School (Coatbridge) a denominational school?: St Mary's Primary School (Coatbridge) is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Mary's Primary School (Coatbridge)?: St Mary's Primary School (Coatbridge) is located at Dundyvan Road, Whifflet, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4BA.
How is St Mary's Primary School (Coatbridge) 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 Mary's Primary School (Coatbridge)'s inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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