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

St Paul's Primary School has 145 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Paul's Primary School is 14.8:1.

Is St Paul's Primary School a denominational school?

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

Where is St Paul's Primary School?

St Paul's Primary School is located at Backmuir Road, Whitehill, South Lanarkshire, ML3 0PX.

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

St Paul's Primary School

Whitehill, South Lanarkshire · ML3 0PX

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About St Paul's Primary School

St Paul's Primary School is a primary school in Whitehill, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 145 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 28% 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: Whitehill
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: Backmuir Road, Whitehill, ML3 0PX
Phone: 01698 284777
Email: office@st-pauls-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

145

Pupil roll

9.8

Teachers (FTE)

14.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender70 girls · 75 boys

Additional support needs70% of pupils

English as an additional language28% 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 September 2015

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

Improvements in performanceSatisfactory

Learners' experiencesSatisfactory

Meeting learning needsWeak

The curriculumSatisfactory

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 Paul's Primary School?: St Paul's Primary School is a primary school in Whitehill, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Paul's Primary School have?: St Paul's Primary School has 145 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Paul's Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Paul's Primary School is 14.8:1.
Is St Paul's Primary School a denominational school?: St Paul's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Paul's Primary School?: St Paul's Primary School is located at Backmuir Road, Whitehill, South Lanarkshire, ML3 0PX.
How is St Paul'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 Paul's Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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