How many pupils does Woodhead Primary School have?

Woodhead Primary School has 332 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Woodhead Primary School is 16.3:1.

Where is Woodhead Primary School?

Woodhead Primary School is located at Woodhead Crescent, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, ML3 8TB.

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

Woodhead Primary School

Hamilton, South Lanarkshire · ML3 8TB

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About Woodhead Primary School

Woodhead Primary School is a primary school in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 332 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 5% of pupils have English as an additional language. 77% 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: Woodhead Crescent, Hamilton, ML3 8TB
Phone: 01698 457669
Email: office@woodhead-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

332

Pupil roll

20.4

Teachers (FTE)

16.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender156 girls · 176 boys

Additional support needs40% of pupils

English as an additional language5% of pupils

Registered for free school meals77% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (17%)Q5 · least deprived (14%)

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 February 2020

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

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 Woodhead Primary School?: Woodhead Primary School is a primary school in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Woodhead Primary School have?: Woodhead Primary School has 332 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Woodhead Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Woodhead Primary School is 16.3:1.
Where is Woodhead Primary School?: Woodhead Primary School is located at Woodhead Crescent, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, ML3 8TB.
How is Woodhead 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 Woodhead Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.