Best schools in Glasgow
Scottish school data needs pairing with sector fundamentals because rolls can cluster fast. This ranking covers 89 schools in the Glasgow local authority. Postcode area G3 has the highest average school score (84.8 across 2 schools), while G51 sits at the lower end (14.9). 36% of ranked Glasgow schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 schools in Glasgow on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Glasgow comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
More schools in Glasgow
Positions 11–30 in the Glasgow ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Carmunnock Primary School | 85.1 | Very good | Primary |
| 12 | Glasgow Gaelic School | 85.1 | — | All-through |
| 13 | Miller Primary School | 84.9 | Very good | Primary |
| 14 | Wellshot Primary School | 84.8 | Very good | Primary |
| 15 | Sandwood Primary School | 84.6 | Very good | Primary |
| 16 | St Patrick's Primary School | 84.5 | Very good | Primary |
| 17 | St Monica's Primary School | 84.3 | Very good | Primary |
| 18 | Our Lady Of The Annunciation Primary School | 84.2 | Very good | Primary |
| 19 | Croftfoot Primary School | 84 | Very good | Primary |
| 20 | Avenue End Primary School | 83.9 | Very good | Primary |
| 21 | Oakwood Primary School | 83.8 | Very good | Primary |
| 22 | Shawlands Academy | 78.9 | — | Secondary |
| 23 | Langlands Primary School | 75.3 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | St Ninian's Primary School | 75.1 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Sacred Heart Primary School | 75 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Corpus Christi Primary School | 74.8 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Battlefield Primary School | 74.7 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School | 73.5 | Good | Secondary |
| 29 | St Andrew's Secondary School | 69 | — | Secondary |
| 30 | Mount Vernon Primary School | 66 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about schools in Glasgow
What is the best school in Glasgow?
St Blane's Primary School is the top-ranked school in Glasgow overall (LocaleIQ score 98.2 out of 100). Ofsted: Very good. 280 pupils. Primary and secondary schools are scored on separate metrics and peer pools — use the phase tabs above to compare like for like.
What is the best primary school in Glasgow?
St Blane's Primary School leads the Glasgow primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 98.2). Ofsted: Very good. 280 pupils. The Primary tab above shows the full ranked list of Glasgow primary schools.
What is the best secondary school in Glasgow?
Hyndland Secondary School leads the Glasgow secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 98). Ofsted: Excellent. 1,037 pupils. The Secondary tab above shows the full ranked list of Glasgow secondary schools.
Are there any Outstanding-rated schools in Glasgow?
None of the ranked schools in Glasgow currently hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. 32 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.
Which area of Glasgow has the best schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, G3 has the strongest cluster — 84.8 average across 2 ranked schools. G51 sits at the lower end (14.9 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.
How many schools are ranked in Glasgow?
This ranking covers 89 schools (primary and secondary) in the Glasgow comparison pool. Use the Primary or Secondary tabs for phase-specific rankings. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Ranking data last computed 30 March 2026.