How many pupils does Robert Smillie Memorial Primary School have?

Robert Smillie Memorial Primary School has 186 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Robert Smillie Memorial Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Robert Smillie Memorial Primary School is 14.3:1.

Where is Robert Smillie Memorial Primary School?

Robert Smillie Memorial Primary School is located at Glen Avenue, Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, ML9 1NJ.

How is Robert Smillie Memorial 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 Robert Smillie Memorial Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Robert Smillie Memorial Primary School

Larkhall, South Lanarkshire · ML9 1NJ

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About Robert Smillie Memorial Primary School

Robert Smillie Memorial Primary School is a primary school in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 186 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 4% of pupils have English as an additional language. 89% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: South Lanarkshire →
Town: Larkhall
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Glen Avenue, Larkhall, ML9 1NJ
Phone: 01698 882636
Email: office@robertsmillie-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

186

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

14.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender90 girls · 96 boys

Additional support needs54% of pupils

English as an additional language4% of pupils

Registered for free school meals89% 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 2012

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' experiencesGood

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 Robert Smillie Memorial Primary School?: Robert Smillie Memorial Primary School is a primary school in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Robert Smillie Memorial Primary School have?: Robert Smillie Memorial Primary School has 186 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Robert Smillie Memorial Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Robert Smillie Memorial Primary School is 14.3:1.
Where is Robert Smillie Memorial Primary School?: Robert Smillie Memorial Primary School is located at Glen Avenue, Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, ML9 1NJ.
How is Robert Smillie Memorial 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 Robert Smillie Memorial Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.