How many pupils does Neilsland Primary School have?

Neilsland Primary School has 172 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Neilsland Primary School is 15.4:1.

Where is Neilsland Primary School?

Neilsland Primary School is located at Highstonehall Road, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, ML3 8LU.

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

Neilsland Primary School

Hamilton, South Lanarkshire · ML3 8LU

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About Neilsland Primary School

Neilsland Primary School is a primary school in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 172 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 3% of pupils have English as an additional language. 85% 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: Highstonehall Road, Hamilton, ML3 8LU
Phone: 01698 286405
Email: office@neilsland-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

172

Pupil roll

11.2

Teachers (FTE)

15.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.6

Avg class size

Pupils by gender81 girls · 91 boys

Additional support needs33% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Registered for free school meals85% 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 March 2011

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

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

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 Neilsland Primary School?: Neilsland Primary School is a primary school in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Neilsland Primary School have?: Neilsland Primary School has 172 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Neilsland Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Neilsland Primary School is 15.4:1.
Where is Neilsland Primary School?: Neilsland Primary School is located at Highstonehall Road, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, ML3 8LU.
How is Neilsland 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 Neilsland Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.