How many pupils does Carstairs Primary School have?

Carstairs Primary School has 93 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Carstairs Primary School is 13.7:1.

Where is Carstairs Primary School?

Carstairs Primary School is located at Green Avenue, Carstairs, South Lanarkshire, ML11 8PT.

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

Carstairs Primary School

Carstairs, South Lanarkshire · ML11 8PT

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About Carstairs Primary School

Carstairs Primary School is a primary school in Carstairs, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 93 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 80% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: South Lanarkshire →
Town: Carstairs
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Green Avenue, Carstairs, ML11 8PT
Phone: 01555 870462
Email: office@carstairs-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

6.8

Teachers (FTE)

13.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

18.6

Avg class size

Pupils by gender42 girls · 51 boys

Additional support needs44% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals80% of pupils

Roll by stage

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 April 2011

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' experiencesExcellent

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationExcellent

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 Carstairs Primary School?: Carstairs Primary School is a primary school in Carstairs, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Carstairs Primary School have?: Carstairs Primary School has 93 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Carstairs Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Carstairs Primary School is 13.7:1.
Where is Carstairs Primary School?: Carstairs Primary School is located at Green Avenue, Carstairs, South Lanarkshire, ML11 8PT.
How is Carstairs 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 Carstairs Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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