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 89 schools from nearly 1,200 that submitted data scored top marks (400) across all indicators in the school year ending in the summer of 2024. 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 2024.
9. Beckford Primary School
Beckford Primary School in Hamilton was ranked 937th across Scotland with a score of 310. | Google Maps
10. Chatelherault Primary School
Chatelherault Primary School in Hamilton was ranked 962nd across Scotland with a score of 310. | Google Maps
11. Our Lady and St Anne’s Primary School
Our Lady and St Anne’s Primary School in Hamilton was ranked 996th across Scotland with a score of 300. | Google Maps
12. St Mark’s Primary School
St Mark’s Primary School in Hamilton was ranked 1,021st across Scotland with a score of 300. | Google Maps