The Sunday Times have released their annual list ranking all the Primary Schools in Scotland according to the latest data.
Schools submit data on the percentage of pupils up to standard in reading, writing, numeracy and combined listening-and-talking. The Sunday Times aggregates this data into a maximum score of 400.
Schools with a higher proportion of deprived pupils are weighted to rise up The Sunday Times Primary School League table to recognise their achievement in delivering a good education despite the challenges of poverty. The data, based on teacher judgment, is drawn from the same government statistics that policymakers use to make decisions about schools and nurseries in Scotland. The league table ranks the 1,197 schools that submitted data for the annual Achievement in Curriculum for Excellence Levels publications.
Three primary school from Renfrewshire ranked in the top 100 primary schools in Scotland in 2026, with primary schools in Johnstone, Bridge of Weir and Erskine being ranked the highest.
Schools are marked against 4 categories: reading, writing, numeracy and combined listening-and-talking. Each category is scored out of 100 for a total of 400.
The full searchable table of 1,197 schools is available at The Sunday Times by clicking here.
5. Houston Primary School
Houston Primary School is the fifth highest ranked primary school in Renfrewshire and ranked 165th in Scotland. | Google Maps
6. Brediland Primary School
Brediland Primary School is the sixth highest ranked primary school in Renfrewshire with a score of 380. | Google Maps
7. St Charles' Primary School
St Charles' Primary School in Paisley was ranked seventh across Renfrewshire and 182nd in Scotland with a score of 380. | Google Maps
8. Bushes Primary School
Bushes Primary School in Paisley is the eight highest ranked primary school in Renfrewshire and 210th in Scotland. | Google Maps