Head Teacher/Manager:
Mrs Kathleen Hamill
Ladeside Primary School is a non-denominational primary school, situated in a residential area and serves the communities of Larbert and Stenhousemuir.
The school is situated approximately 3 miles from Falkirk town centre and is within easy reach of the main road/rail routes serving central Scotland.
The school building is traditional in design and dates from 1970. It is bright and well maintained, as are the grounds surrounding the school that provide extensive all-weather and grassy playing areas for the children.
There are 10 classrooms in the school plus nursery accommodation, dining room, resource room, assembly hall with stage area, library, medical room and ICT suite / GP room. There are also two mobile classrooms.
Nursery education is available offering 2.5 hours of pre-school education sessions each week. Children will benefit from the high quality experience that will enhance their social, emotional and intellectual development. More information can be found on the Childcare and pre-school pages|.
Childcare is available from an out of school care group provided by First 4 Kids. Please contact 01324 671344 for more information on this service.
As part of Falkirk Council's policy towards inclusion for pupils with additional support needs, provision has been set up within Ladeside Primary School for children on the autistic spectrum. The facility consists of three classrooms accommodating up to 14 children from pre-school to primary 7.
The Camelon and Larbert Support for Parents group (CLASP) is accommodated in a mobile office within the school grounds.