Schools in Motherwell
There are 27 schools in Motherwell on the Scottish Government's official school contact details, including 19 primary and 5 secondary schools, under North Lanarkshire local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 14 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Motherwell (19)
- Cathedral Primary SchoolML1 1DH
- Christ The King PrimaryML1 4SG
- Cleland Primary SchoolML1 5QN
- Glencairn Primary SchoolML1 1TT
- Holytown Primary SchoolML1 4SR
- Keir Hardie Memorial PrimaryML1 5DU
- Knowetop Primary SchoolML1 2AG
- Ladywell Primary SchoolML1 3EU
- Logans Primary SchoolML1 3PH
- Muir Street Primary SchoolML1 1BY
- Muirhouse Primary SchoolML1 2NB
- New Stevenston Primary SchoolML1 4HX
- Newarthill Primary SchoolML1 5JU
- Our Lady & St Francis Primary SchoolML1 5AL
- St Bernadette's PrimaryML1 3RE
- St Brendan's Primary SchoolML1 2NB
- St Mary's Primary School (Cleland)ML1 5QX
- St Patrick's Primary School (New Stevenston)ML1 4HX
- St Teresa's Primary SchoolML1 5AY
Secondary schools in Motherwell (5)
- Braidhurst High SchoolML1 3XF
- Brannock High SchoolML1 5AU
- Dalziel High SchoolML1 3AG
- Our Lady's High School - MotherwellML1 2DG
- Taylor High SchoolML1 4JP
Other phases in Motherwell (3)
- Clydeview SchoolML1 3RE
- Firpark Primary SchoolML1 1DH
- Firpark Special School - SecondaryML1 2PR
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Motherwell?
The Scottish Government's official school contact details lists 27 open schools with a Motherwell address (as of 14 June 2026), including 19 primary and 5 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Motherwell guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Scottish Government's official school contact details, retrieved on 14 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Motherwell?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.