How many schools are there in South Lanarkshire?

There are 151 schools in South Lanarkshire listed on FindGreatSchools: 126 primary, 17 secondary and 8 special. Each listing links to a full profile with results, leaver destinations and demographics where published.

Which are the top-rated schools in South Lanarkshire?

Under our composite score, Strathaven Academy is the highest-ranked secondary school in South 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 South Lanarkshire ranked?

Because Scotland publishes no per-school primary attainment data, so there is nothing to score them on. Secondary schools in South 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 South Lanarkshire

Compare 151 schools in South 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: Strathaven Academy (secondary).

Local Authority 151 schools

Primary schools

126 primary schools in South 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 South Lanarkshire

Abington Primary School

Auchengray Primary School

Auchinraith Primary School

Auldhouse Primary School

Bankhead Primary School

Beckford Primary School

Strathaven Academy

Trinity High School

St Andrew's and St Bride's High School

St John Ogilvie High School

Calderglen High School

Hamilton Grammar School

Greenburn School

Hamilton School for the Deaf

Kear Campus

Rutherglen High School

Sanderson High School

Stanmore House School

Schools in South Lanarkshire: common questions

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