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Bothwell Primary School

Bothwell, South Lanarkshire · G71 8PJ

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About Bothwell Primary School

Bothwell Primary School is a primary school in Bothwell, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 335 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 3% of pupils have English as an additional language. 79% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Town
Bothwell
Phase
Primary
Type
Local Authority
Denomination
Non-denominational
Address
Blantyre Road, Bothwell, G71 8PJ
Phone
01698 852919

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025
335
Pupil roll
21.2
Teachers (FTE)
15.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
25.8
Avg class size
Pupils by gender170 girls · 165 boys
Additional support needs37% of pupils
English as an additional language3% of pupils
Registered for free school meals79% of pupils

Roll by stage

P1
44
P2
57
P3
48
P4
55
P5
43
P6
45
P7
43

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (2%)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 March 2018

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

Leadership of changeGood
Learning, teaching and assessmentGood
Raising attainment and achievementGood
Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionVery 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 Bothwell Primary School?
Bothwell Primary School is a primary school in Bothwell, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Bothwell Primary School have?
Bothwell Primary School has 335 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Bothwell Primary School?
The pupil–teacher ratio at Bothwell Primary School is 15.8:1.
Where is Bothwell Primary School?
Bothwell Primary School is located at Blantyre Road, Bothwell, South Lanarkshire, G71 8PJ.
How is Bothwell 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 Bothwell Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.