How many pupils does Forth Primary School have?

Forth Primary School has 169 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Forth Primary School is 17.8:1.

Where is Forth Primary School?

Forth Primary School is located at Main Street, Forth, South Lanarkshire, ML11 8AE.

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

Forth Primary School

Forth, South Lanarkshire · ML11 8AE

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About Forth Primary School

Forth Primary School is a primary school in Forth, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 169 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.8:1. 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: Forth
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Main Street, Forth, ML11 8AE
Phone: 01555 811205
Email: office@forth-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

169

Pupil roll

9.5

Teachers (FTE)

17.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.1

Avg class size

Pupils by gender76 girls · 93 boys

Additional support needs60% of pupils

Registered for free school meals80% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (24%)Q5 · least deprived (0%)

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 2014

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceSatisfactory

Learners' experiencesSatisfactory

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

The curriculumWeak

Improvement through self-evaluationWeak

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 Forth Primary School?: Forth Primary School is a primary school in Forth, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Forth Primary School have?: Forth Primary School has 169 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Forth Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Forth Primary School is 17.8:1.
Where is Forth Primary School?: Forth Primary School is located at Main Street, Forth, South Lanarkshire, ML11 8AE.
How is Forth 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 Forth Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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