How many pupils does Biggar Primary School have?

Biggar Primary School has 206 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Biggar Primary School is 18.4:1.

Where is Biggar Primary School?

Biggar Primary School is located at John's Loan, Biggar, South Lanarkshire, ML12 6ZJ.

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

Biggar Primary School

Biggar, South Lanarkshire · ML12 6ZJ

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About Biggar Primary School

Biggar Primary School is a primary school in Biggar, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 206 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.4:1. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: South Lanarkshire →
Town: Biggar
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: John's Loan, Biggar, ML12 6ZJ
Phone: 01899 221177
Email: office@biggar-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

206

Pupil roll

11.2

Teachers (FTE)

18.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender105 girls · 101 boys

Additional support needs21% 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 May 2012

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 needsGood

The curriculumSatisfactory

Improvement through self-evaluationSatisfactory

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 Biggar Primary School?: Biggar Primary School is a primary school in Biggar, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Biggar Primary School have?: Biggar Primary School has 206 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Biggar Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Biggar Primary School is 18.4:1.
Where is Biggar Primary School?: Biggar Primary School is located at John's Loan, Biggar, South Lanarkshire, ML12 6ZJ.
How is Biggar 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 Biggar Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.