How many pupils does St Aidan's Primary School have?

St Aidan's Primary School has 281 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Aidan's Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Aidan's Primary School is 12:1.

Is St Aidan's Primary School a denominational school?

St Aidan's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Aidan's Primary School?

St Aidan's Primary School is located at Coltness Road, Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, ML2 7EY.

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

St Aidan's Primary School

Wishaw, North Lanarkshire · ML2 7EY

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About St Aidan's Primary School

St Aidan's Primary School is a primary school in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 281 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12:1. 4% of pupils have English as an additional language. 74% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: North Lanarkshire →
Town: Wishaw
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: Coltness Road, Wishaw, ML2 7EY
Phone: 01698 522702
Email: ht@st-aidans-pri.n-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

281

Pupil roll

23.4

Teachers (FTE)

12:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

15.6

Avg class size

Pupils by gender113 girls · 168 boys

Additional support needs44% of pupils

English as an additional language4% of pupils

Registered for free school meals74% 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 June 2015

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' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationVery Good

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 St Aidan's Primary School?: St Aidan's Primary School is a primary school in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Aidan's Primary School have?: St Aidan's Primary School has 281 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Aidan's Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Aidan's Primary School is 12:1.
Is St Aidan's Primary School a denominational school?: St Aidan's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Aidan's Primary School?: St Aidan's Primary School is located at Coltness Road, Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, ML2 7EY.
How is St Aidan's 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 St Aidan's Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.