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.
Four primary school from South Lanarkshire ranked in the top 100 primary schools in Scotland in 2026, with primary schools in Strathaven, Hamilton, Blantyre and Larkhall 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.
Take a look below for the top 14 schools in South Lanarkshire ranked by the latest data available in 2026.
1. Wester Overton Primary School
Wester Overton Primary School in Strathaven is ranked 73rd in Scotland with a perfect score of 400. | Google Maps
2. St Elizabeth's Primary School
St Elizabeth's Primary School in Hamilton is ranked 90th in Scotland with a score of 390. | Google Maps
3. St Joseph's Primary School
St Joseph's Primary School in Blantyre is the third highest ranked primary school in South Lanarkshire with a score of 390. | Google Maps
4. Machanhill Primary School
Machanhill Primary School in Larkhall is the 97th highest ranked primary school in Scotland with a score of 390. | Google Maps