How many pupils does Kirkton Primary School have?

Kirkton Primary School has 149 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkton Primary School is 12.7:1.

Where is Kirkton Primary School?

Kirkton Primary School is located at Kirkton Avenue, Carluke, South Lanarkshire, ML8 5AB.

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

Kirkton Primary School

Carluke, South Lanarkshire · ML8 5AB

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About Kirkton Primary School

Kirkton Primary School is a primary school in Carluke, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 149 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.7:1. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: South Lanarkshire →
Town: Carluke
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Kirkton Avenue, Carluke, ML8 5AB
Phone: 01555 772466
Email: office@kirkton-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

149

Pupil roll

11.7

Teachers (FTE)

12.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender71 girls · 78 boys

Additional support needs17% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (5%)Q5 · least deprived (28%)

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 May 2012

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 Kirkton Primary School?: Kirkton Primary School is a primary school in Carluke, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Kirkton Primary School have?: Kirkton Primary School has 149 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkton Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkton Primary School is 12.7:1.
Where is Kirkton Primary School?: Kirkton Primary School is located at Kirkton Avenue, Carluke, South Lanarkshire, ML8 5AB.
How is Kirkton 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 Kirkton Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.