How many pupils does Cairns Primary School have?

Cairns Primary School has 313 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Cairns Primary School is 15.3:1.

Where is Cairns Primary School?

Cairns Primary School is located at Ivybank Avenue, Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, G72 8SQ.

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

Cairns Primary School

Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire · G72 8SQ

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About Cairns Primary School

Cairns Primary School is a primary school in Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 313 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 8% of pupils have English as an additional language. 84% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: South Lanarkshire →
Town: Cambuslang
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Ivybank Avenue, Cambuslang, G72 8SQ
Phone: 0141 6412218
Email: office@cairns-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

313

Pupil roll

20.5

Teachers (FTE)

15.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

22.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender147 girls · 166 boys

Additional support needs37% of pupils

English as an additional language8% of pupils

Registered for free school meals84% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (38%)Q5 · least deprived (9%)

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 December 2018

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

Leadership of changeVery Good

Learning, teaching and assessmentVery Good

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 Cairns Primary School?: Cairns Primary School is a primary school in Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Cairns Primary School have?: Cairns Primary School has 313 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Cairns Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Cairns Primary School is 15.3:1.
Where is Cairns Primary School?: Cairns Primary School is located at Ivybank Avenue, Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, G72 8SQ.
How is Cairns 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 Cairns Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.