Lairdsland Primary School is in the unique position of upholding an unbroken tradition of education in the centre of Kirkintilloch. The school opened in 1875 and is a typical Victorian building. The bright roomy interior is built on 2 levels off central corridors. The school has 11 teaching classrooms, 2 activity rooms, library, computer suite and assembly hall. The dining hall is in a separate building a short distance from the school.
The school roll is 292 of which 30% are placing requests and pupils transfer to Lenzie Academy at the end of Primary 7. Children from various pre-five establishments attend Lairdsland Primary School. Well established links have been forged at both nursery and secondary transfer.
The total staffing complement is 13 plus % McCrone which includes Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher, 1 Principal Teacher and 10 teachers. Pupils with learning needs are catered for within the school and by visiting specialists.
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