What did Education Scotland judge Cathkin Primary School's 5 of 6 to be?

Education Scotland judged Cathkin Primary School's 5 of 6 as Very good at its inspection in May 2023 (quality indicator), on Education Scotland's own scale.

How many pupils attend Cathkin Primary School?

Cathkin Primary School has 222 pupils on roll.

Where is Cathkin Primary School located?

Cathkin Primary School is located in G73 4AA, South Lanarkshire.

How do I apply to Cathkin Primary School?

Cathkin Primary School is a state school. Applications are made through your Local Authority (South Lanarkshire) using the Common Application Form. The national deadline is 31 October for secondary and 15 January for primary admissions.

Does Cathkin Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Cathkin Primary School has a religious character of Non-denominational. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are P1 places decided at Cathkin Primary School?

When Cathkin Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Moved out of catchment while attending, with request-to-remain documentation — Children who have moved to an address outwith the catchment area whilst attending the school and have completed request to remain documentation; 2. Resident in the area the school serves, within the chosen denomination, or eligible under the delineation policy — All children who reside in the area that the school serves within their chosen denomination and children eligible within the delineation policy; 3. Resident in the area the school serves but not yet accommodated — Children who reside in the area that the school serves who, for whatever reason, have been unable to be accommodated to date, and 2 further criteria. Ties are settled by If after applying these priorities for allocating places there are more applicants in any one particular category than places remaining, then all remaining places will be allocated by balloting all those who fall within that category. This means that all those in a lower category or who have been unsuccessful in the ballot will be refused.

What is the largest ethnic background at Cathkin Primary School?

According to the Scottish Government Pupil Census 2025-26, 77.5% of pupils at Cathkin Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Cathkin Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (P1), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Moved out of catchment while attending, with request-to-remain documentation — Children who have moved to an address outwith the catchment area whilst attending the school and have completed request to remain documentation.
2Resident in the area the school serves, within the chosen denomination, or eligible under the delineation policy — All children who reside in the area that the school serves within their chosen denomination and children eligible within the delineation policy.
3Resident in the area the school serves but not yet accommodated — Children who reside in the area that the school serves who, for whatever reason, have been unable to be accommodated to date.
4Additional support needs requiring placement by the Inclusive Education Manager — Children whose additional support needs require placement by the Inclusive Education Manager.
5Early entry from within the delineated area — Children who are younger than school age: children applying for early entry to primary school residing within the school's delineated area who are considered suitable for primary education.

If two applications tie: If after applying these priorities for allocating places there are more applicants in any one particular category than places remaining, then all remaining places will be allocated by balloting all those who fall within that category. This means that all those in a lower category or who have been unsuccessful in the ballot will be refused.

If you live in South Lanarkshire and submit a placing request, the council will not reserve a place at your catchment school while the application is considered; if the request is unsuccessful and the catchment school is full, the council offers a place at the next nearest suitable South Lanarkshire school. Supporting documentation from an appropriate agency (NHS, social work) is required for an additional support need.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Cathkin Primary School: key facts

What did Education Scotland judge Cathkin Primary School's 5 of 6 to be?: Education Scotland judged Cathkin Primary School's 5 of 6 as Very good at its inspection in May 2023 (quality indicator), on Education Scotland's own scale.
How many pupils attend Cathkin Primary School?: Cathkin Primary School has 222 pupils on roll.
Where is Cathkin Primary School located?: Cathkin Primary School is located in G73 4AA, South Lanarkshire.
How do I apply to Cathkin Primary School?: Cathkin Primary School is a state school. Applications are made through your Local Authority (South Lanarkshire) using the Common Application Form. The national deadline is 31 October for secondary and 15 January for primary admissions.
Does Cathkin Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Cathkin Primary School has a religious character of Non-denominational. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are P1 places decided at Cathkin Primary School?: When Cathkin Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Moved out of catchment while attending, with request-to-remain documentation — Children who have moved to an address outwith the catchment area whilst attending the school and have completed request to remain documentation; 2. Resident in the area the school serves, within the chosen denomination, or eligible under the delineation policy — All children who reside in the area that the school serves within their chosen denomination and children eligible within the delineation policy; 3. Resident in the area the school serves but not yet accommodated — Children who reside in the area that the school serves who, for whatever reason, have been unable to be accommodated to date, and 2 further criteria. Ties are settled by If after applying these priorities for allocating places there are more applicants in any one particular category than places remaining, then all remaining places will be allocated by balloting all those who fall within that category. This means that all those in a lower category or who have been unsuccessful in the ballot will be refused.
What is the largest ethnic background at Cathkin Primary School?: According to the Scottish Government Pupil Census 2025-26, 77.5% of pupils at Cathkin Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Cathkin Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (P1), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Moved out of catchment while attending, with request-to-remain documentation — Children who have moved to an address outwith the catchment area whilst attending the school and have completed request to remain documentation.
2Resident in the area the school serves, within the chosen denomination, or eligible under the delineation policy — All children who reside in the area that the school serves within their chosen denomination and children eligible within the delineation policy.
3Resident in the area the school serves but not yet accommodated — Children who reside in the area that the school serves who, for whatever reason, have been unable to be accommodated to date.
4Additional support needs requiring placement by the Inclusive Education Manager — Children whose additional support needs require placement by the Inclusive Education Manager.
5Early entry from within the delineated area — Children who are younger than school age: children applying for early entry to primary school residing within the school's delineated area who are considered suitable for primary education.

Cathkin Primary School: key facts

What did Education Scotland judge Cathkin Primary School's 5 of 6 to be?: Education Scotland judged Cathkin Primary School's 5 of 6 as Very good at its inspection in May 2023 (quality indicator), on Education Scotland's own scale.
How many pupils attend Cathkin Primary School?: Cathkin Primary School has 222 pupils on roll.
Where is Cathkin Primary School located?: Cathkin Primary School is located in G73 4AA, South Lanarkshire.
How do I apply to Cathkin Primary School?: Cathkin Primary School is a state school. Applications are made through your Local Authority (South Lanarkshire) using the Common Application Form. The national deadline is 31 October for secondary and 15 January for primary admissions.
Does Cathkin Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Cathkin Primary School has a religious character of Non-denominational. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are P1 places decided at Cathkin Primary School?: When Cathkin Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Moved out of catchment while attending, with request-to-remain documentation — Children who have moved to an address outwith the catchment area whilst attending the school and have completed request to remain documentation; 2. Resident in the area the school serves, within the chosen denomination, or eligible under the delineation policy — All children who reside in the area that the school serves within their chosen denomination and children eligible within the delineation policy; 3. Resident in the area the school serves but not yet accommodated — Children who reside in the area that the school serves who, for whatever reason, have been unable to be accommodated to date, and 2 further criteria. Ties are settled by If after applying these priorities for allocating places there are more applicants in any one particular category than places remaining, then all remaining places will be allocated by balloting all those who fall within that category. This means that all those in a lower category or who have been unsuccessful in the ballot will be refused.
What is the largest ethnic background at Cathkin Primary School?: According to the Scottish Government Pupil Census 2025-26, 77.5% of pupils at Cathkin Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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