How many schools are there in North Lanarkshire?

There are 155 schools in North Lanarkshire listed on FindGreatSchools: 118 primary, 23 secondary and 14 special. Each listing links to a full profile with results, leaver destinations and demographics where published.

Which are the top-rated schools in North Lanarkshire?

Under our composite score, Kilsyth Academy is the highest-ranked secondary school in North Lanarkshire. The score blends attainment, progress and engagement into one A to F grade, weighted by data completeness. Primary and special schools are listed rather than scored.

Why aren't primary schools in North Lanarkshire ranked?

Because Scotland publishes no per-school primary attainment data, so there is nothing to score them on. Secondary schools in North Lanarkshire are ranked on the Insight senior phase measures, leaver destinations and progress; primary and special schools are listed A to Z.

The best schools in North Lanarkshire

Compare 155 schools in North Lanarkshire on one page: the top-rated secondary schools ranked by Highers and National 5 results and our composite score, plus every primary and special school in the area. Top of the list: Kilsyth Academy (secondary).

Local Authority 155 schools

Primary schools

118 primary schools in North Lanarkshire, listed A to Z. Scotland publishes no per-school primary results, so they are not ranked. Showing the first 6.

The best schools in North Lanarkshire

Abronhill Primary School

Aitkenhead Primary School

Alexander Peden Primary

Allanton Primary School

All Saints Primary School

Auchinloch Primary School

Kilsyth Academy

Our Lady's High School - Cumbernauld

St Ambrose High School

Dalziel High School

Chryston High School

St Maurice's High School

Bothwellpark High School

Buchanan High

Clydeview School

Craighalbert-Scottish Centre for Children with Motor Impairments

Drumpark Primary School

Fallside School

Schools in North Lanarkshire: common questions

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