How many pupils does St John Ogilvie High School have?

St John Ogilvie High School has 1,209 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St John Ogilvie High School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St John Ogilvie High School is 13.7:1.

Is St John Ogilvie High School a denominational school?

St John Ogilvie High School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St John Ogilvie High School?

St John Ogilvie High School is located at Farm Road, Burnbank, South Lanarkshire, ML3 9LA.

How is St John Ogilvie High 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 John Ogilvie High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

St John Ogilvie High School

Burnbank, South Lanarkshire · ML3 9LA

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About St John Ogilvie High School

St John Ogilvie High School is a secondary school in Burnbank, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 1,209 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 10% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: South Lanarkshire →
Town: Burnbank
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: Farm Road, Burnbank, ML3 9LA
Phone: 01698 727600
Email: office@johnogilvie.s-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,209

Pupil roll

88.4

Teachers (FTE)

13.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender628 girls · 581 boys

Additional support needs49% of pupils

English as an additional language10% of pupils

Roll by stage

217

238

242

200

160

152

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (36%)Q5 · least deprived (8%)

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 2013

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 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 John Ogilvie High School?: St John Ogilvie High School is a secondary school in Burnbank, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St John Ogilvie High School have?: St John Ogilvie High School has 1,209 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St John Ogilvie High School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St John Ogilvie High School is 13.7:1.
Is St John Ogilvie High School a denominational school?: St John Ogilvie High School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St John Ogilvie High School?: St John Ogilvie High School is located at Farm Road, Burnbank, South Lanarkshire, ML3 9LA.
How is St John Ogilvie High 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 John Ogilvie High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.