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

St Joseph's Primary School has 249 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's Primary School is 16.7:1.

Is St Joseph's Primary School a denominational school?

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

Where is St Joseph's Primary School?

St Joseph's Primary School is located at Park Lane, Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, G72 9AS.

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

St Joseph's Primary School

Blantyre, South Lanarkshire · G72 9AS

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About St Joseph's Primary School

St Joseph'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 249 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.7:1. 3% of pupils have English as an additional language. 85% 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: Park Lane, Blantyre, G72 9AS
Phone: 01698 825121
Email: office@st-josephs-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

249

Pupil roll

14.9

Teachers (FTE)

16.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.9

Avg class size

Pupils by gender120 girls · 129 boys

Additional support needs44% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Registered for free school meals85% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (34%)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 September 2015

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' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsVery Good

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.

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 Joseph's Primary School?: St Joseph's Primary School is a primary school in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Joseph's Primary School have?: St Joseph's Primary School has 249 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's Primary School is 16.7:1.
Is St Joseph's Primary School a denominational school?: St Joseph's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Joseph's Primary School?: St Joseph's Primary School is located at Park Lane, Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, G72 9AS.
How is St Joseph'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 Joseph's Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.