How many pupils does Dunoon Primary School have?

Dunoon Primary School has 172 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Dunoon Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Dunoon Primary School is 11.2:1.

Where is Dunoon Primary School?

Dunoon Primary School is located at Hillfoot Street, Dunoon, Argyll & Bute, PA23 7DR.

How is Dunoon Primary School inspected?

Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read Dunoon Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Dunoon Primary School

Dunoon, Argyll & Bute · PA23 7DR

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About Dunoon Primary School

Dunoon Primary School is a primary school in Dunoon, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 172 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 5% of pupils have English as an additional language. 91% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Argyll & Bute →
Town: Dunoon
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Hillfoot Street, Dunoon, PA23 7DR
Phone: 01369 704159
Email: enquiries-dunoon@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

172

Pupil roll

15.3

Teachers (FTE)

11.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

14.3

Avg class size

Pupils by gender66 girls · 106 boys

Additional support needs63% of pupils

English as an additional language5% of pupils

Registered for free school meals91% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (27%)Q5 · least deprived (0%)

Source: Scottish Government, School Level Summary Statistics 2025(annual pupil & teacher census). Figures are as at census day; small counts may be suppressed.

Education Scotland inspection

Last inspected June 2017

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Leadership of changeWeak

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionSatisfactory

This inspection is more than five years old — the school may have changed since. Check the latest report for the current position.

Find the full report on Education Scotland ↗

Source: Education Scotland inspection grades, via Scottish Government (information as at 1 April 2025). Six-point scale: Excellent · Very Good · Good · Satisfactory · Weak · Unsatisfactory.

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dunoon Primary School?: Dunoon Primary School is a primary school in Dunoon, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Dunoon Primary School have?: Dunoon Primary School has 172 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Dunoon Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Dunoon Primary School is 11.2:1.
Where is Dunoon Primary School?: Dunoon Primary School is located at Hillfoot Street, Dunoon, Argyll & Bute, PA23 7DR.
How is Dunoon Primary School inspected?: Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read Dunoon Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.