St Columba's School, Kilmalcolm
St Columba's School is an independent school for pupils in Kilmalcolm.
Data last updated 24 Oct 2026
St Columba's School in detail
Independent school in Scotland
St Columba's School is an independent school in Scotland, on the Scottish Government's register of independent schools (updated August 2026). Independent schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.
It is run by St Columba's School Ltd. The register gives it a maximum roll of 856 pupils. It is listed as a denominational (faith) school.
As an independent school it sets its own admissions and fees, so contact the school directly about places, entry assessments and any bursaries.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Woodhall Rail Station, about 2.8 miles away in a straight line.
Sources: Scottish Government register of independent schools (OGL); NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
Scottish GovernmentInspection
Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, not Ofsted. Find St Columba's School's reports on the inspectorate's website.
At a Glance
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Inverclyde is 4 (the median across 30 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Questions parents ask about St Columba's School
How do I apply to St Columba's School?
St Columba's School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near St Columba's School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Inverclyde is 4 (the median across 30 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Columba's School?
St Columba's School is at Knockbuckle Road, Kilmalcolm, PA13 4EQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)