What did Education Scotland judge Ardfern Learning Centre- Johnstone's quality indicator to be?

Education Scotland judged Ardfern Learning Centre- Johnstone's quality indicator as Satisfactory (3 of 6) at its inspection in February 2025, on Education Scotland's own scale.

Where is Ardfern Learning Centre- Johnstone located?

Ardfern Learning Centre- Johnstone is located in Johnstone, PA5 8PE, Renfrewshire.

How do I apply to Ardfern Learning Centre- Johnstone?

Ardfern Learning Centre- Johnstone is an independent school, so applications go directly to the school — not via the Local Authority. Register with the school's admissions office, then sit any required assessment or interview for your child's entry point.

Ardfern Learning Centre- Johnstone: Catchment 2026

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Ardfern Learning Centre- Johnstone

IndependentPrimary

Profile updated · Scottish Government

PA5 8PE Website07973145999

Verified from official sources

SatisfactoryFeb 2025

Inspected Feb 2025

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SatisfactoryFeb 2025

Inspected Feb 2025 · View report

Capacity

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At a Glance

Rated Satisfactory.

InspectionSatisfactory

Inspected Feb 2025

Type

Independent

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11*

Gender

Co-educational

Head Teacher

Head Teacher Darren McGlinchey

* Age range inferred from the recorded phase — the source register did not record statutory ages directly.

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Where this data comes from

Scottish Governmentschool register· Mar 2026Inspectorategrade & date· Aug 2025SIMD 2020deprivation

Place & Setting

Local Context

Area deprivation

SIMD Decile 2Most deprived

Flood risk not available for Scotland: the Environment Agency flood map covers England only

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)12

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m20

Nearest site47m

Includes4 public parks, 1 playing fields, 4 play spaces, 3 sports facilities

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 44.5 dB 24-hour, peaking at 55.7 dB nearby

Source: SEPA strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	7.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in Scotland (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in Scotland (40) · within the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	5.2 µg/m³
The legal limit in Scotland (25)	25
Scotland’s objective (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in Scotland (25) · within Scotland’s objective (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	10.3 µg/m³
The legal limit in Scotland (40)	40
Scotland’s objective (18)	18
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in Scotland (40) · within Scotland’s objective (18) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Source: DEFRA, Air quality compliance assessment 2025: modelled data and reports (GOV.UK) (CMAQ-Urban model) © Crown copyright, Defra. Open Government Licence v3.0Limits and guideline: The Air Quality Standards (Scotland) Regulations 2010, Schedule 2; WHO global air quality guidelines (2021), Table 0.1; The Air Quality (Scotland) Regulations 2000, Schedule

Data from:Inspection: Feb 2025Profile updated: Mar 2026

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Ardfern Learning Centre- Johnstone: key facts

What did Education Scotland judge Ardfern Learning Centre- Johnstone's quality indicator to be?: Education Scotland judged Ardfern Learning Centre- Johnstone's quality indicator as Satisfactory (3 of 6) at its inspection in February 2025, on Education Scotland's own scale.
Where is Ardfern Learning Centre- Johnstone located?: Ardfern Learning Centre- Johnstone is located in Johnstone, PA5 8PE, Renfrewshire.
How do I apply to Ardfern Learning Centre- Johnstone?: Ardfern Learning Centre- Johnstone is an independent school, so applications go directly to the school — not via the Local Authority. Register with the school's admissions office, then sit any required assessment or interview for your child's entry point.

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Ardfern Learning Centre- Johnstone

IndependentPrimary

Profile updated · Scottish Government

PA5 8PE Website07973145999

Verified from official sources

SatisfactoryFeb 2025

Inspected Feb 2025

View full report

SatisfactoryFeb 2025

Inspected Feb 2025 · View report

Capacity

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

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At a Glance

Rated Satisfactory.

InspectionSatisfactory

Inspected Feb 2025

Type

Independent

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11*

Gender

Co-educational

Head Teacher

Head Teacher Darren McGlinchey

* Age range inferred from the recorded phase — the source register did not record statutory ages directly.

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Where this data comes from

Scottish Governmentschool register· Mar 2026Inspectorategrade & date· Aug 2025SIMD 2020deprivation

Place & Setting

Local Context

Area deprivation

SIMD Decile 2Most deprived

Flood risk not available for Scotland: the Environment Agency flood map covers England only

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)12

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m20

Nearest site47m

Includes4 public parks, 1 playing fields, 4 play spaces, 3 sports facilities

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 44.5 dB 24-hour, peaking at 55.7 dB nearby

Source: SEPA strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	7.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in Scotland (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in Scotland (40) · within the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	5.2 µg/m³
The legal limit in Scotland (25)	25
Scotland’s objective (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in Scotland (25) · within Scotland’s objective (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	10.3 µg/m³
The legal limit in Scotland (40)	40
Scotland’s objective (18)	18
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in Scotland (40) · within Scotland’s objective (18) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Data from:Inspection: Feb 2025Profile updated: Mar 2026

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Ardfern Learning Centre- Johnstone

Ardfern Learning Centre- Johnstone

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At a Glance

Place & Setting

Local Context

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Ardfern Learning Centre- Johnstone: key facts

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Ardfern Learning Centre- Johnstone

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