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

St Blane's Primary School has 175 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Blane's Primary School is 17.5:1.

Is St Blane's Primary School a denominational school?

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

Where is St Blane's Primary School?

St Blane's Primary School is located at Fernslea Avenue, Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, G72 9PT.

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

St Blane's Primary School

Blantyre, South Lanarkshire · G72 9PT

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About St Blane's Primary School

St Blane's Primary School is a primary school in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 175 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.5:1. 3% of pupils have English as an additional language. 82% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: South Lanarkshire →
Town: Blantyre
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: Fernslea Avenue, Blantyre, G72 9PT
Phone: 01698 823679
Email: office@st-blanes-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

175

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

17.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender81 girls · 94 boys

Additional support needs43% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Registered for free school meals82% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (26%)Q5 · least deprived (6%)

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 2017

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 Blane's Primary School?: St Blane's Primary School is a primary school in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Blane's Primary School have?: St Blane's Primary School has 175 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Blane's Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Blane's Primary School is 17.5:1.
Is St Blane's Primary School a denominational school?: St Blane's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Blane's Primary School?: St Blane's Primary School is located at Fernslea Avenue, Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, G72 9PT.
How is St Blane'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 Blane's Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.