How many pupils does Beckford Primary School have?

Beckford Primary School has 131 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Beckford Primary School is 13.6:1.

Where is Beckford Primary School?

Beckford Primary School is located at Auchinraith Avenue, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, ML3 0JQ.

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

Beckford Primary School

Hamilton, South Lanarkshire · ML3 0JQ

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About Beckford Primary School

Beckford Primary School is a primary school in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 131 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 76% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: South Lanarkshire →
Town: Hamilton
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Auchinraith Avenue, Hamilton, ML3 0JQ
Phone: 01698 423200
Email: office@beckford-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

131

Pupil roll

9.6

Teachers (FTE)

13.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

21.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender59 girls · 72 boys

Additional support needs40% of pupils

Registered for free school meals76% 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 September 2016

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

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Beckford Primary School?: Beckford Primary School is a primary school in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Beckford Primary School have?: Beckford Primary School has 131 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Beckford Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Beckford Primary School is 13.6:1.
Where is Beckford Primary School?: Beckford Primary School is located at Auchinraith Avenue, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, ML3 0JQ.
How is Beckford 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 Beckford Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.