Westerton Primary School, Bearsden

Westerton Primary School is a local authority school in Scotland. Scottish schools are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted, and Scotland does not publish school-by-school exam league tables.

In the 2025 pupil census it had 279 pupils, an average class size of 25.4 and 16.8 pupils per teacher.

18% of pupils have an additional support need recorded and 6% speak English as an additional language.

5% of its pupils live in Scotland's most deprived fifth of areas and 49% in the least deprived fifth (SIMD).

Attendance was 95.9% in 2024/25, and 6.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).

The 2026 school estate survey rated its buildings' condition as satisfactory (B) and their suitability for teaching as satisfactory (B); the school was 69% full.

In its own words: "Together, we create a safe, happy and nurturing environment where every child grows, learns and thrives. To be a welcoming and inclusive community where every child feels valued, supported and inspired to learn. To promote teamwork, celebrate diversity, encourage responsibility, and uphold children’s rights in all aspects of school life."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, dance and STEM.

The nearest other state primary schools to Westerton Primary School are Colquhoun Park Primary School (0.5 miles), Knightswood Primary School (0.8 miles), St Ninian's Primary School (0.8 miles) and Bearsden Primary School (0.8 miles).

The nearest railway station is Westerton Rail Station, about 220 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Avenel Road (opposite), 330 metres away.

The secondary schools closest to Westerton Primary School are Knightswood Secondary School (1.1 miles), Boclair Academy (1.2 miles), Drumchapel High School (1.4 miles) and John Paul Academy (1.5 miles).