How many pupils does St John's Primary School (Hamilton) have?

St John's Primary School (Hamilton) has 258 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St John's Primary School (Hamilton)?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St John's Primary School (Hamilton) is 11.2:1.

Where is St John's Primary School (Hamilton)?

St John's Primary School (Hamilton) is located at Dixon Street, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, ML3 6PZ.

How is St John's Primary School (Hamilton) 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 St John's Primary School (Hamilton)'s inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

St John's Primary School (Hamilton)

Hamilton, South Lanarkshire · ML3 6PZ

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About St John's Primary School (Hamilton)

St John's Primary School (Hamilton) is a primary school in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 258 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 11% of pupils have English as an additional language. 81% 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: Dixon Street, Hamilton, ML3 6PZ
Phone: 01698 283401
Email: office@st-johns-hamilton-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

258

Pupil roll

23.1

Teachers (FTE)

11.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

17.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender111 girls · 147 boys

Additional support needs47% of pupils

English as an additional language11% of pupils

Registered for free school meals81% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (19%)Q5 · least deprived (15%)

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 2017

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

Leadership of changeSatisfactory

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 St John's Primary School (Hamilton)?: St John's Primary School (Hamilton) is a primary school in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St John's Primary School (Hamilton) have?: St John's Primary School (Hamilton) has 258 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St John's Primary School (Hamilton)?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St John's Primary School (Hamilton) is 11.2:1.
Where is St John's Primary School (Hamilton)?: St John's Primary School (Hamilton) is located at Dixon Street, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, ML3 6PZ.
How is St John's Primary School (Hamilton) 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 St John's Primary School (Hamilton)'s inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.