How many pupils does St Thomas' Primary School have?

St Thomas' Primary School has 205 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Thomas' Primary School is 18:1.

Is St Thomas' Primary School a denominational school?

St Thomas' Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Thomas' Primary School?

St Thomas' Primary School is located at Caledonian Road, Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, ML2 0HY.

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

St Thomas' Primary School

Wishaw, North Lanarkshire · ML2 0HY

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About St Thomas' Primary School

St Thomas' 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 205 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 18:1. 3% of pupils have English as an additional language. 75% 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: Caledonian Road, Wishaw, ML2 0HY
Phone: 01698 274960
Email: ht@st-thomas.n-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

205

Pupil roll

11.4

Teachers (FTE)

18:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.6

Avg class size

Pupils by gender109 girls · 96 boys

Additional support needs42% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Registered for free school meals75% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (65%)Q5 · least deprived (4%)

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 October 2017

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

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionVery 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 Thomas' Primary School?: St Thomas' Primary School is a primary school in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Thomas' Primary School have?: St Thomas' Primary School has 205 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Thomas' Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Thomas' Primary School is 18:1.
Is St Thomas' Primary School a denominational school?: St Thomas' Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Thomas' Primary School?: St Thomas' Primary School is located at Caledonian Road, Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, ML2 0HY.
How is St Thomas' 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 Thomas' Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.