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St Charles Primary School

Newton, South Lanarkshire · G72 7ZU

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About St Charles Primary School

St Charles Primary School is a primary school in Newton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 329 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.5:1. 3% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Town
Newton
Phase
Primary
Type
Local Authority
Denomination
Roman Catholic
Address
Harvester Avenue, Newton, G72 7ZU
Phone
0141 6411483

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025
329
Pupil roll
16.9
Teachers (FTE)
19.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
27.4
Avg class size
Pupils by gender150 girls · 179 boys
Additional support needs36% of pupils
English as an additional language3% of pupils

Roll by stage

P1
37
P2
67
P3
45
P4
47
P5
40
P6
34
P7
59

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (7%)Q5 · least deprived (16%)

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 December 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.

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 Charles Primary School?
St Charles Primary School is a primary school in Newton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Charles Primary School have?
St Charles Primary School has 329 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Charles Primary School?
The pupil–teacher ratio at St Charles Primary School is 19.5:1.
Is St Charles Primary School a denominational school?
St Charles Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Charles Primary School?
St Charles Primary School is located at Harvester Avenue, Newton, South Lanarkshire, G72 7ZU.
How is St Charles 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 Charles Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.