Scotland's largest city region, full of culture and opportunities.
View schools on map →Glasgow and Strathclyde is Scotland's largest and most diverse region, stretching from the city of Glasgow to the Ayrshire coast and the shores of Loch Lomond. The region covers Glasgow City, North and South Lanarkshire, East and West Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, and the three Ayrshire councils.
Explore school performance, compare local house prices and crime data, and discover the communities that best match your family's needs.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE Glasgow and Strathclyde
From Scotland's most exciting city to coastal towns and countryside, Glasgow and Strathclyde offers families an extraordinary range of places to live, learn and grow.
A wide range of primary and secondary schools across eleven local authorities, with many achieving strong inspection results.
From Glasgow's dynamic city centre and West End to quieter suburban communities across the region, there's a neighbourhood for every family.
One of the best-connected regions in Scotland, with an extensive rail network, the Subway and easy road links across central Scotland.
Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and the Ayrshire coast are all within easy reach — perfect for families who love the outdoors.
Glasgow is Scotland's commercial capital, with a thriving job market across finance, tech, creative industries and the public sector.
World-class museums, festivals, sports and a famously welcoming community make Glasgow and Strathclyde a great place to raise a family.
TOP SCHOOLS
| # | School | Rating | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 |
Whitelees Primary School
North Lanarkshire
|
Excellent | 6.0/6 |
| 🥈 |
Lamington Primary School (Decanted)
South Lanarkshire
|
Excellent | 6.0/6 |
| 🥉 |
Mearns Primary School
East Renfrewshire
|
Excellent | 5.8/6 |
| 4 |
Netherlee Primary School
East Renfrewshire
|
Excellent | 5.6/6 |
| 5 |
Jordanhill School
Glasgow City
|
Excellent | 5.6/6 |
| 6 |
Cathedral Primary School
North Lanarkshire
|
Excellent | 5.6/6 |
| 7 |
Thornlie Primary School
North Lanarkshire
|
Excellent | 5.6/6 |
| 8 |
Our Lady Of The Missions Primary School
East Renfrewshire
|
Excellent | 5.5/6 |
| 9 |
Gourock Primary School
Inverclyde
|
Excellent | 5.5/6 |
| 10 |
Corsehill Primary School
North Ayrshire
|
Excellent | 5.5/6 |
| # | School | Rating | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 |
Jordanhill School
Glasgow City
|
Excellent | 91% |
| 🥈 |
St Ninian's High School
East Renfrewshire
|
Excellent | 83% |
| 🥉 |
Mearns Castle High School
East Renfrewshire
|
Excellent | 82% |
| 4 |
Williamwood High School
East Renfrewshire
|
Excellent | 82% |
| 5 |
Bearsden Academy
East Dunbartonshire
|
Excellent | 79% |
| 6 |
Boclair Academy
East Dunbartonshire
|
Excellent | 79% |
| 7 |
Douglas Academy
East Dunbartonshire
|
Excellent | 75% |
| 8 |
Woodfarm High School
East Renfrewshire
|
Excellent | 74% |
| 9 |
Bishopbriggs Academy
East Dunbartonshire
|
Excellent | 73% |
| 10 |
Glasgow Gaelic School
Glasgow City
|
Excellent | 69% |
Scotland average (detached): £338,748 · Source: UK HPI, March 2026
Recorded Crime in Scotland 2024/2025, Scottish Government
