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St John's Primary School (Blackwood)

Blackwood, South Lanarkshire · ML11 9SR

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About St John's Primary School (Blackwood)

St John's Primary School (Blackwood) is a primary school in Blackwood, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 63 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15:1. 10% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Town
Blackwood
Phase
Primary
Type
Local Authority
Denomination
Roman Catholic
Address
Heathfield Drive, Blackwood, ML11 9SR
Phone
01555 892491

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025
63
Pupil roll
4.2
Teachers (FTE)
15:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
21
Avg class size
Pupils by gender35 girls · 28 boys
Additional support needs30% of pupils
English as an additional language10% of pupils

Roll by stage

P1
7
P2
6
P3
15
P4
10
P5
7
P6
8
P7
10

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (17%)Q5 · least deprived (38%)

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 2010

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceVery Good
Learners' experiencesVery Good
Meeting learning needsGood
The curriculumVery Good
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.

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 John's Primary School (Blackwood)?
St John's Primary School (Blackwood) is a primary school in Blackwood, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St John's Primary School (Blackwood) have?
St John's Primary School (Blackwood) has 63 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St John's Primary School (Blackwood)?
The pupil–teacher ratio at St John's Primary School (Blackwood) is 15:1.
Is St John's Primary School (Blackwood) a denominational school?
St John's Primary School (Blackwood) is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St John's Primary School (Blackwood)?
St John's Primary School (Blackwood) is located at Heathfield Drive, Blackwood, South Lanarkshire, ML11 9SR.
How is St John's Primary School (Blackwood) 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 John's Primary School (Blackwood)'s inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.