How many pupils does St Mark's Primary School (Rutherglen) have?

St Mark's Primary School (Rutherglen) has 135 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Mark's Primary School (Rutherglen) is 14.5:1.

Is St Mark's Primary School (Rutherglen) a denominational school?

St Mark's Primary School (Rutherglen) is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Mark's Primary School (Rutherglen)?

St Mark's Primary School (Rutherglen) is located at Kirkriggs Avenue, Blairbeth, South Lanarkshire, G73 4LY.

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

St Mark's Primary School (Rutherglen)

Blairbeth, South Lanarkshire · G73 4LY

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About St Mark's Primary School (Rutherglen)

St Mark's Primary School (Rutherglen) is a primary school in Blairbeth, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 135 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 18% of pupils have English as an additional language. 84% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: South Lanarkshire →
Town: Blairbeth
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: Kirkriggs Avenue, Blairbeth, G73 4LY
Phone: 0141 6344238
Email: office@st-marks-rutherglen-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

135

Pupil roll

9.3

Teachers (FTE)

14.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

22.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender71 girls · 64 boys

Additional support needs49% of pupils

English as an additional language18% of pupils

Registered for free school meals84% 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 January 2019

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

Leadership of changeSatisfactory

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionSatisfactory

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 Mark's Primary School (Rutherglen)?: St Mark's Primary School (Rutherglen) is a primary school in Blairbeth, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Mark's Primary School (Rutherglen) have?: St Mark's Primary School (Rutherglen) has 135 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Mark's Primary School (Rutherglen)?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Mark's Primary School (Rutherglen) is 14.5:1.
Is St Mark's Primary School (Rutherglen) a denominational school?: St Mark's Primary School (Rutherglen) is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Mark's Primary School (Rutherglen)?: St Mark's Primary School (Rutherglen) is located at Kirkriggs Avenue, Blairbeth, South Lanarkshire, G73 4LY.
How is St Mark's Primary School (Rutherglen) 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 Mark's Primary School (Rutherglen)'s inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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