How many pupils does Rigside Primary School have?

Rigside Primary School has 63 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Rigside Primary School is 8.8:1.

Where is Rigside Primary School?

Rigside Primary School is located at Muirfoot Road, Rigside, South Lanarkshire, ML11 9LY.

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

Rigside Primary School

Rigside, South Lanarkshire · ML11 9LY

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About Rigside Primary School

Rigside Primary School is a primary school in Rigside, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 63 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 8.8:1. 8% of pupils have English as an additional language. 97% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: South Lanarkshire →
Town: Rigside
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Muirfoot Road, Rigside, ML11 9LY
Phone: 01555 880252
Email: office@rigside-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

7.2

Teachers (FTE)

8.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender40 girls · 23 boys

Additional support needs65% of pupils

English as an additional language8% of pupils

Registered for free school meals97% 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 September 2019

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

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionVery Good

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 Rigside Primary School?: Rigside Primary School is a primary school in Rigside, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Rigside Primary School have?: Rigside Primary School has 63 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Rigside Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Rigside Primary School is 8.8:1.
Where is Rigside Primary School?: Rigside Primary School is located at Muirfoot Road, Rigside, South Lanarkshire, ML11 9LY.
How is Rigside 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 Rigside Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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