How many pupils does Burgh Primary School have?

Burgh Primary School has 142 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Burgh Primary School is 14.8:1.

Where is Burgh Primary School?

Burgh Primary School is located at 19 Victoria Street, Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, G73 1DS.

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

Burgh Primary School

Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire · G73 1DS

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About Burgh Primary School

Burgh Primary School is a primary school in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 142 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 6% of pupils have English as an additional language. 85% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: South Lanarkshire →
Town: Rutherglen
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 19 Victoria Street, Rutherglen, G73 1DS
Phone: 0141 6476760
Email: office@burgh-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

142

Pupil roll

9.6

Teachers (FTE)

14.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.7

Avg class size

Pupils by gender75 girls · 67 boys

Additional support needs37% of pupils

English as an additional language6% of pupils

Registered for free school meals85% 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 June 2019

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

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 Burgh Primary School?: Burgh Primary School is a primary school in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Burgh Primary School have?: Burgh Primary School has 142 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Burgh Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Burgh Primary School is 14.8:1.
Where is Burgh Primary School?: Burgh Primary School is located at 19 Victoria Street, Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, G73 1DS.
How is Burgh 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 Burgh Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.