The best performing primary schools in Scotland, including those in South Lanarkshire, have been assessed based on the latest Achievement in Curriculum for Excellence data and the Scottish Government has published the latest exam results.
In terms of primary schools, all schools in Scotland are invited to be assessed on four key areas of achievement in reading, writing, numeracy, listening and talking. A record 84 schools from nearly 1,200 that submitted data scored top marks (400) across all indicators in the school year ending in the summer of 2023. Each primary school was given a score out of 400 drawing together the percentage of pupils up to standard in each comparable metric.
For secondary schools, each school is measured on the percentage of pupils who received the Scottish Government’s educational “gold standard” of five Highers, or their equivalent, in 2023.
This list gives an overview of education in Blantyre with primary schools and high schools compared using the latest available achievement data. It does not assess numerous social, financial, and other factors that contribute to the overall quality of education.
5. High Blantyre Primary School
High Blantyre Primary School was ranked as the 76th best performing primary school in South Lanarkshire. | Google Maps
6. St John Ogilvie High School
St John Ogilvie High School completes the top ten best performing schools in South Lanarkshire with 38% of pupils achieving at least five Higher qualifications. They rank 135th in Scotland. | Google Maps
7. Calderside Academy
Completing the list of the best performing secondary schools in South Lanarkshire is Calderside Academy in Blantyre. 23% of pupils achieve a minimum of five Highers before leaving school. It ranked 17th in South Lanarkshire and 296th in Scotland. | Google Maps