How many pupils does Sanderson High School have?

Sanderson High School has 118 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Sanderson High School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Sanderson High School is 3.8:1.

Where is Sanderson High School?

Sanderson High School is located at High Common Road, St Leonards, South Lanarkshire, G74 2LP.

How is Sanderson High 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 Sanderson High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Sanderson High School

St Leonards, South Lanarkshire · G74 2LP

Not ratedSpecialLocal Authority

About Sanderson High School

Sanderson High School is a special school in St Leonards, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 118 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 3.8:1. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: South Lanarkshire →
Town: St Leonards
Phase: Special
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: High Common Road, St Leonards, G74 2LP
Phone: 01355 588625
Email: office@sanderson.s-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

118

Pupil roll

31.4

Teachers (FTE)

3.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender26 girls · 92 boys

Additional support needs100% of pupils

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (19%)Q5 · least deprived (14%)

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 2012

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 needsGood

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

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 Sanderson High School?: Sanderson High School is a special school in St Leonards, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Sanderson High School have?: Sanderson High School has 118 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Sanderson High School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Sanderson High School is 3.8:1.
Where is Sanderson High School?: Sanderson High School is located at High Common Road, St Leonards, South Lanarkshire, G74 2LP.
How is Sanderson High 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 Sanderson High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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