The best performing primary schools in Scotland, including those in Renfrewshire, and by extension Paisley, have been assessed based on the latest Achievement in Curriculum for Excellence data as 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 Paisley 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.
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.
9. 25. St. John Ogilvie Primary School
St. John Ogilvie Primary School is ranked 9th in Paisley and 25th in Renfrewshire. | Contributed
10. Todholm Primary School
Todholm Primary School is ranked 10th in Paisley and 26th in Renfrewshire. Photo: Google Maps
11. St Peter’s Primary School
St Peter’s Primary School is ranked 28th in Renfrewshire and 11th in Paisley. | Google Maps
12. Ralston Primary School
Ralston Primary School is the 12th best ranked school in Paisley, and 29th in Renfrewshire. | Google Maps