A warm welcome to St. John Ogilvie School
St John Ogilvie Primary School is a Roman Catholic Co Educational two stream primary school which serves the communities of West Lothian.
The mission of the school is to develop as a community of faith and learning, providing the highest quality of education through the promotion of Gospel values, through celebration and worship and through service to the common good
Our catchment area draws mainly from the districts of Deans, Eliburn, Carmondean and Knightsridge, all situated at the northern end of the town of Livingston.
The school which was built in 1977 provides adequate accommodation for staff and pupils.
This session 2016-2017, the school roll is currently 383 pupils and 23 members of teaching staff including those designated to support pupils with learning difficulties and special needs.
St. John Ogilvie Primary School is an integral part of the community both educationally and socially. Strong links also exist with local and St. Margaret’s Academy Cluster primary schools. There are also liaison opportunities within the geographical Deans Community High School Cluster.
There are active and productive Parish / Community links through St. Peter’s RC Church situated in Carmondean.
St. John Ogilvie School actively seeks to promote a chaplaincy presence in the school. There are regular visits from Fr. Simon.
We promote respect within our school for different beliefs and cultures and an inclusive ethos which aims to honour the dignity of each person in our Learning Community.
