How many pupils does Calderwood Primary School have?

Calderwood Primary School has 426 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Calderwood Primary School is 13.2:1.

Where is Calderwood Primary School?

Calderwood Primary School is located at Buchanan Drive, Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, G73 3PQ.

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

Calderwood Primary School

Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire · G73 3PQ

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About Calderwood Primary School

Calderwood Primary School is a primary school in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 426 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 3% of pupils have English as an additional language. 80% 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: Buchanan Drive, Rutherglen, G73 3PQ
Phone: 0141 6471277
Email: office@calderwood-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

426

Pupil roll

32.3

Teachers (FTE)

13.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

28.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender209 girls · 217 boys

Additional support needs34% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Registered for free school meals80% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (14%)Q5 · least deprived (33%)

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 January 2025

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentVery Good

Raising attainment and achievementVery Good

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 Calderwood Primary School?: Calderwood Primary School is a primary school in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Calderwood Primary School have?: Calderwood Primary School has 426 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Calderwood Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Calderwood Primary School is 13.2:1.
Where is Calderwood Primary School?: Calderwood Primary School is located at Buchanan Drive, Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, G73 3PQ.
How is Calderwood 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 Calderwood Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.