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

St Columbkille's Primary School has 313 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Columbkille's Primary School is 17.6:1.

Is St Columbkille's Primary School a denominational school?

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

Where is St Columbkille's Primary School?

St Columbkille's Primary School is located at Clincarthill Road, Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, G73 2LG.

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

St Columbkille's Primary School

Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire · G73 2LG

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About St Columbkille's Primary School

St Columbkille's Primary School is a primary school in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 313 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.6:1. 7% 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: Roman Catholic
Address: Clincarthill Road, Rutherglen, G73 2LG
Phone: 0141 6475932
Email: office@st-columbkilles-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

313

Pupil roll

17.8

Teachers (FTE)

17.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

26.1

Avg class size

Pupils by gender147 girls · 166 boys

Additional support needs43% of pupils

English as an additional language7% of pupils

Registered for free school meals80% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (37%)Q5 · least deprived (13%)

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 2011

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

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationSatisfactory

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 Columbkille's Primary School?: St Columbkille's Primary School is a primary school in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Columbkille's Primary School have?: St Columbkille's Primary School has 313 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Columbkille's Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Columbkille's Primary School is 17.6:1.
Is St Columbkille's Primary School a denominational school?: St Columbkille's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Columbkille's Primary School?: St Columbkille's Primary School is located at Clincarthill Road, Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, G73 2LG.
How is St Columbkille'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 Columbkille's Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.