Best primary schools in Glasgow
Scottish school data needs pairing with sector fundamentals because rolls can cluster fast. This ranking covers 56 primary schools in the Glasgow local authority. Postcode area G45 has the highest average school score (90.6 across 2 schools), while G21 sits at the lower end (34.6). 41% of ranked Glasgow primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Glasgow on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Glasgow comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Glasgow ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Miller Primary School | 84.9 | Very good | Primary |
| 12 | Wellshot Primary School | 84.8 | Very good | Primary |
| 13 | Sandwood Primary School | 84.6 | Very good | Primary |
| 14 | St Patrick's Primary School | 84.5 | Very good | Primary |
| 15 | St Monica's Primary School | 84.3 | Very good | Primary |
| 16 | Our Lady Of The Annunciation Primary School | 84.2 | Very good | Primary |
| 17 | Croftfoot Primary School | 84 | Very good | Primary |
| 18 | Avenue End Primary School | 83.9 | Very good | Primary |
| 19 | Oakwood Primary School | 83.8 | Very good | Primary |
| 20 | Langlands Primary School | 75.3 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | St Ninian's Primary School | 75.1 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Sacred Heart Primary School | 75 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Corpus Christi Primary School | 74.8 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Battlefield Primary School | 74.7 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Mount Vernon Primary School | 66 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | St Francis Of Assisi Primary School | 65.9 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Sandaig Primary School | 65.7 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | St Clare's Primary School | 65.6 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Quarry Brae Primary School and Nursery Class | 65.5 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Notre Dame Primary School | 65.3 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in Glasgow
What is the best primary school in Glasgow?
St Blane's Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Glasgow (LocaleIQ score 98.2 out of 100). Ofsted: Very good. 280 pupils. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Glasgow primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Glasgow?
Hyndland Secondary School tops the Glasgow secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 98). Ofsted: Excellent. 1,037 pupils. See the full secondary school ranking for Glasgow for the complete list.
Are there any Outstanding-rated primary schools in Glasgow?
None of the ranked primary schools in Glasgow currently hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. 23 schools are rated Good — the highest grade in the Glasgow pool. Ofsted re-inspects on a risk-based cycle, so ratings can change; check individual profiles for inspection dates.
How many primary schools are ranked in Glasgow?
This ranking covers 56 primary schools in the Glasgow comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Glasgow has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, G45 has the strongest cluster — 90.6 average across 2 ranked primary schools. G21 sits at the lower end (34.6 average). Scottish school data needs pairing with sector fundamentals because rolls can cluster fast. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 30 March 2026.