How many pupils does Burnside Primary School have?

Burnside Primary School has 357 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Burnside Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Burnside Primary School is 17.9:1.

Where is Burnside Primary School?

Burnside Primary School is located at Glenlui Avenue, Burnside, South Lanarkshire, G73 4JE.

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

Burnside Primary School

Burnside, South Lanarkshire · G73 4JE

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About Burnside Primary School

Burnside Primary School is a primary school in Burnside, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 357 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.9:1. 74% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: South Lanarkshire →
Town: Burnside
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Glenlui Avenue, Burnside, G73 4JE
Phone: 0141 6341916
Email: office@burnside-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

357

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

17.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender172 girls · 185 boys

Additional support needs13% of pupils

Registered for free school meals74% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (11%)Q5 · least deprived (62%)

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 2019

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.

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 Burnside Primary School?: Burnside Primary School is a primary school in Burnside, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Burnside Primary School have?: Burnside Primary School has 357 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Burnside Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Burnside Primary School is 17.9:1.
Where is Burnside Primary School?: Burnside Primary School is located at Glenlui Avenue, Burnside, South Lanarkshire, G73 4JE.
How is Burnside 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 Burnside Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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