How many pupils does Wester Overton Primary School have?

Wester Overton Primary School has 348 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Wester Overton Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Wester Overton Primary School is 17.9:1.

Where is Wester Overton Primary School?

Wester Overton Primary School is located at Ashkirk Road, Strathaven, South Lanarkshire, ML10 6JT.

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

Wester Overton Primary School

Strathaven, South Lanarkshire · ML10 6JT

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About Wester Overton Primary School

Wester Overton Primary School is a primary school in Strathaven, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 348 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.9:1. 74% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: South Lanarkshire →
Town: Strathaven
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Ashkirk Road, Strathaven, ML10 6JT
Phone: 01357 521870
Email: office@westeroverton-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

348

Pupil roll

19.4

Teachers (FTE)

17.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

26.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender163 girls · 185 boys

Additional support needs29% of pupils

Registered for free school meals74% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (53%)

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 2017

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

Leadership of changeSatisfactory

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionSatisfactory

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 Wester Overton Primary School?: Wester Overton Primary School is a primary school in Strathaven, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Wester Overton Primary School have?: Wester Overton Primary School has 348 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Wester Overton Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Wester Overton Primary School is 17.9:1.
Where is Wester Overton Primary School?: Wester Overton Primary School is located at Ashkirk Road, Strathaven, South Lanarkshire, ML10 6JT.
How is Wester Overton 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 Wester Overton Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.