Catholic Schools / Glasgow City
Catholic Schools in Glasgow City
Find 68 Catholic schools in Glasgow City. Compare Ofsted ratings, Section 48 results, faith admissions criteria and catchment areas.
68 catholic schools in Glasgow City
All Saints Secondary School
GLASGOW · Secondary · Mixed
Cardinal Winning Secondary School
Glasgow · Special · Mixed
Corpus Christi Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
Holy Cross Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
Holyrood Secondary School
GLASGOW · Secondary · Mixed
John Paul Academy
GLASGOW · Secondary · Mixed
John Paul II Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
Lourdes Secondary School
GLASGOW · Secondary · Mixed
Notre Dame High School
GLASGOW · Secondary · Mixed
Notre Dame Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School & Nursery Class
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
Our Lady of Peace Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
Our Lady Of The Annunciation Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
Our Lady Of The Rosary Primary School & Nursery Class
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
Sacred Heart Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Albert's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Andrew's Secondary School
GLASGOW · Secondary · Mixed
St Angela's Primary School & Nursery Class
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Anne's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Bartholomew's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Benedict's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Bernard's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Blane's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Brendan's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Bride's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Bridget's Primary School & Nursery Class
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Brigid's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Catherine's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Charles' Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Clare's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Constantine's Primary School & Nursery Class
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Conval's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Cuthbert's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Denis' Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Fillan's Primary School & Nursery Class
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Francis Of Assisi Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Francis' Primary School & Nursery Class
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St George's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Joachim's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Joseph's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Margaret Mary's Secondary School
GLASGOW · Secondary · Mixed
St Maria Goretti Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Marnock's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Martha's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Martin's Primary School
GLASGOW · Special · Mixed
St Mary's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Michael's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Mirin's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Monica's (Milton) Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Monica's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Mungo's Academy
GLASGOW · Secondary · Mixed
St Mungo's Primary School & Nursery Class
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Ninian's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Oswald's Secondary School
GLASGOW · Special · Mixed
St Patrick's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Paul's High School
GLASGOW · Secondary · Mixed
St Paul's (Shettleston) Primary School & Nursery Class
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Paul's (Whiteinch) Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Philomena's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Roch's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Roch's Secondary School
GLASGOW · Secondary · Mixed
St Rose Of Lima Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Saviour's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Teresa's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School
GLASGOW · Secondary · Mixed
St Thomas' Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Timothy's Primary School & Nursery Class
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
St Vincent's Primary School
GLASGOW · Primary · Mixed
About Catholic schools in Glasgow City
Catholic schools in Glasgow City are faith schools maintained by the local diocese and funded by the state as voluntary aided or academy schools, meaning they are free to attend. Most give priority to baptised Catholic children when places are oversubscribed, applying faith-based criteria - such as a baptism certificate, evidence of regular Mass attendance, and sometimes a parish priest's reference - before distance or sibling rules come into play. Admissions requirements vary school by school, so it is important to read each school's published policy and any supplementary information form carefully. Some Catholic schools in Glasgow City are not heavily oversubscribed and may admit children of other faiths or no faith without requiring faith evidence at all.
Catholic schools in Glasgow City cover primary and secondary phases, with some offering sixth-form provision. As well as the standard Ofsted inspection, each school is subject to a Section 48 (denominational) inspection commissioned by the diocese, which assesses the Catholic ethos, religious education and collective worship - worth reading alongside the Ofsted report. Many parents also weigh pastoral care, the school's links to the local parish and community feel, not just academic results. Ofsted ratings and progress data are a useful starting point, but visiting the school and attending an open day will give you the most rounded picture before you apply.
Choosing a school in Glasgow City
Whether or not Glasgow City has schools of a particular type, the same fundamentals help you compare your options. Ofsted judgements - Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement or Inadequate - summarise the quality of education, behaviour, personal development and leadership. A rating is a useful starting point, but bear in mind that some schools have not been inspected for several years and that a single word cannot capture everything about a school.
For secondary schools, Progress 8 is often more revealing than raw results. It measures how much pupils improve between the end of primary school and their GCSEs, so a school serving a less advantaged community can still post strong progress. Attainment 8 shows average achievement across eight GCSEs, and the percentage of pupils reaching grade 5 or above in English and maths is a useful benchmark. For 16-18 study, look at A-Level and applied-course results and where students go next.
Beyond the data, look at how places are allocated when a school is oversubscribed and whether your address is likely to secure one, the range of subjects and activities on offer, the sixth-form provision if you are planning ahead, and travel and transport. Above all, visit. An open day tells you more about a school's atmosphere, pastoral care and whether it will suit your child than any league table can.
Frequently asked questions
How many catholic schools are there in Glasgow City?
There are 68 catholic schools in Glasgow City listed on School Signal.
Do you have to be Catholic to get into a Catholic school in Glasgow City?
Not always. When a Catholic school in Glasgow City is oversubscribed, it will usually prioritise baptised Catholic children and apply faith criteria - such as a baptism certificate and evidence of regular Mass attendance - before admitting children of other faiths or none. Schools that are not oversubscribed may admit non-Catholic children without any faith requirement. Always check each school's admissions policy and supplementary information form, as the criteria vary between schools and dioceses.