Kildrum Primary is a non-denominational primary school situated in the Kildrum area of Cumbernauld teaching pupils from Primary 1 to 7. There are currently 17 class teachers and three promoted teaching staff in addition to four additional support needs assistants, clerical staff, janitorial, catering and cleaning staff. Our building is formed over three levels, with 13 classrooms, tutorial room, cook room, library and ICT room. We have a gym hall and a main hall which doubles as a dining hall.

We enjoy good relationships with Kildrum Nursery Centre and other associated pre-five establishments in the Cumbernauld area. This ensures a smooth transfer from nursery to primary school. We have a comprehensive transition programme with opportunities for nursery children to visit our school in small groups with other children from their nursery and in larger groups with their parents/carers. There is also an information session held for new parents/carers. School staff visit the children in the familiar nursery setting and we operate a buddy scheme where P6 pupils visit and work with the children in nursery and then support them when they come to school in August.

Similarly, we enjoy good relationships with Cumbernauld Academy and work with staff and parents to ensure a smooth transfer from primary to secondary education. As part of the transfer programme, our pupils take part in a range of activities in between Primary 5 and Primary 7 organised by Cumbernauld Academy staff and parents and staff attend a range of meetings.

Our school actively promotes links with parents/carers in a number of ways. Parents/carers are welcomed into the school throughout the year.

A series of curricular workshops for parents are organised throughout the year. Parents get the chance to meet with staff and look at pupils work at our informal open afternoon in September and to discuss pupil progress at parents’ evenings held in November and June each year. A written report, issued in March, gives parents/carers information about their child’s progress and next steps. Parents/carers are kept fully informed of school events and news via emails, texts, Class Dojo, the school website and X (formally Twitter). Parents/carers are invited to class assemblies, school shows and other family events throughout the year. We have a Parent Council who support and enhance the work of the school and work very hard to raise funds for school through a range of fun activities for children and parents.

Pupils normally transfer from primary to secondary between the ages of 11.5 and 12.5 so that they will have the opportunity to complete at least four years of secondary education. Pupils from Kildrum Primary normally transfer to Cumbernauld Academy.