It has been quick four to five years since your child entered this world and before you know it they are ready to start their journey. It all starts with primary school. Choosing the right primary school is no piece of cake since the number of prestigious primary schools in Glasgow will leave you with a lot to think about. Should I send my child to a private school? What school fees can I afford? What is the school ethos like? The early years of your child’s life are the years that help to mould their personality. Aligning a school’s values to the ones that you wish your child to adopt is just as important as academic performance. At AMC removals many of our team are parents and have young children at primary schools in Glasgow. After a quick discussion in
Thankfully we have got it all covered. In no particular order, we have conducted a list below for what we believe is an excellent choice of primary schools for you to choose from.
Hillhead Primary School
After moving to their new location in 2012, the school has officially become the largest primary school in Glasgow. They now sit comfortably beside the green flourishes of Kelvingrove Park, helping to promote a healthy lifestyle. Despite the classes being on the larger side, don’t let it detract away from the fact the Hillhead performs really well academically, with 76% of pupils achieving the expected national level of reading by the end of p7. The primary school has become a local’s favourite due to Hillhead promoting and maintaining the high standards that pupils are expected to meet. Students tend to move onto one of Glasgow’s most prestigious secondary schools, Hillhead High School.
Battlefield Primary School
‘Be brave. Be bold. Be your best at Battlefield Primary School.’ Their audacious and unflinching statement is a reminder to students as well as the parents of the high expectations that they have of their pupils. Battlefield takes pride in their ability to nurture the differing talents of their students, whether it being in the arts, academic or sporting. Their location is south of the Clyde, just off Queen’s Park. Many Battlefield Primary School pupils end moving to Holyrood Secondary School.
St Mungo’s Primary School
The highest ranked non-independent primary school (4th place) on the School Guide’s Primary League Table for Glasgow is St Mungo’s. Situated north of the Clyde, St Mungo’s educational vision for the children is based on the values of the Catholic Church. Their partnership with their local Parish emphasises their strong ties with their Catholic heritage. On a more academic note, St Mungo’s Primary School tops the school tables for academic brilliance for a reason. On average, 80-90% of students in P7 achieve the national standard for English reading as well as for numeracy.
Scotstoun Primary School
Scotstoun Primary school is one of the smaller schools in the city that offers plenty of opportunities for students to excel in their talents by placing great emphasis on the importance of after-school clubs. Through the number of extra-curricular activities that they have to offer, the endless amount of opportunities for children to socialise together allows them to develop strong interpersonal skills. You can find the school near Victoria Park, that encourages students to maintain an active lifestyle with the tennis and basketball courts available to them.
The Glasgow Academy
If you are looking to send your child to a private school then the Glasgow Academy should be near the top of the list for sure. Founded in 1845, the Glasgow Academy has a rich history that has produced many famous alumni throughout the years. Their prep-school is unique since they have three different sites across Glasgow – Kelvinbridge, Milngavie and Newlands. The school takes pride in facilitating the development of their students on both an academic and sporting level. Expect students to be encouraged to have an active lifestyle through the wide range of sporting opportunities that they provide. School fees for Glasgow Academy range from £3,000 to $4,000 per term.
Kelvinside Academy
Along with The Glasgow Academy, Kelvinside Academy has earned a proud reputation for being one of the most desired primary schools for parents to send their children to. Their school ethos is centred around working hard and maximising your full potential, which is emphasised in their motto of, ‘be the best you can.’ Stretching back to 1878, the school has produced many notable alumni including Scotland’s famous rugby player Richie Gray and the former Rangers owner, Craig Whyte. As you would have probably guessed, the school is located in the Kelvinside area, near the Botanic Gardens. This is a great school for your child to start their journey since the Kelvinside High School exam results are consistently in the top 20 in the country.
St Aloysius’ College
Sitting proudly at the top of the School Guide’s Primary League Table for Glasgow, is St Aloysius’ College. This private school, situated north of the city centre, is named after the Jesuit Aloysius Gonzaga. St Aloysius’ College has adopted a Jesuit education for their students, meaning that faith and values are at the centre to everything that they do. As well as their strong Catholic following, care and respect are at the forefront of their values, and in their own words, St Aloysius’ want each of their students to be ‘happy, holy and hardworking throughout their education.’ Students finishing juniors will move onto the secondary school that consistently performs well academically. These are school fees:
P1-P6: 3,486
P7: 3,666
