How many pupils does St Kenneth's Primary School have?

St Kenneth's Primary School has 512 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Kenneth's Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Kenneth's Primary School is 19.6:1.

Is St Kenneth's Primary School a denominational school?

St Kenneth's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Kenneth's Primary School?

St Kenneth's Primary School is located at West Mains Road, Lymekilns, South Lanarkshire, G74 1PU.

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

St Kenneth's Primary School

Lymekilns, South Lanarkshire · G74 1PU

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About St Kenneth's Primary School

St Kenneth's Primary School is a primary school in Lymekilns, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 512 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.6:1. 3% 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: Lymekilns
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: West Mains Road, Lymekilns, G74 1PU
Phone: 01355 224741
Email: office@st-kenneths-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

512

Pupil roll

26.1

Teachers (FTE)

19.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

26.9

Avg class size

Pupils by gender267 girls · 245 boys

Additional support needs21% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Registered for free school meals77% 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 February 2016

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

Improvements in performanceExcellent

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationExcellent

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 Kenneth's Primary School?: St Kenneth's Primary School is a primary school in Lymekilns, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Kenneth's Primary School have?: St Kenneth's Primary School has 512 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Kenneth's Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Kenneth's Primary School is 19.6:1.
Is St Kenneth's Primary School a denominational school?: St Kenneth's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Kenneth's Primary School?: St Kenneth's Primary School is located at West Mains Road, Lymekilns, South Lanarkshire, G74 1PU.
How is St Kenneth's 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 St Kenneth's Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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