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

St Mary's Primary School has 315 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Mary's Primary School is 16.8:1.

Is St Mary's Primary School a denominational school?

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

Where is St Mary's Primary School?

St Mary's Primary School is located at Whitburn Road, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 2RD.

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

St Mary's Primary School

Bathgate, West Lothian · EH48 2RD

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About St Mary's Primary School

St Mary's Primary School is a primary school in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 315 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.8:1. 15% of pupils have English as an additional language. 79% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: West Lothian →
Town: Bathgate
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: Whitburn Road, Bathgate, EH48 2RD
Phone: 01506 652511
Email: wlstmarysbath-ps@westlothian.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

315

Pupil roll

18.7

Teachers (FTE)

16.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender150 girls · 165 boys

Additional support needs37% of pupils

English as an additional language15% of pupils

Registered for free school meals79% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (16%)Q5 · least deprived (12%)

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 needsVery Good

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 Mary's Primary School?: St Mary's Primary School is a primary school in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Mary's Primary School have?: St Mary's Primary School has 315 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Mary's Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Mary's Primary School is 16.8:1.
Is St Mary's Primary School a denominational school?: St Mary's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Mary's Primary School?: St Mary's Primary School is located at Whitburn Road, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 2RD.
How is St Mary'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 Mary's Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.