How many pupils does Hecklegirth School have?

Hecklegirth School has 203 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Hecklegirth School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Hecklegirth School is 15.4:1.

Where is Hecklegirth School?

Hecklegirth School is located at Solway Street, Annan, Dumfries & Galloway, DG12 6HY.

How is Hecklegirth 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 Hecklegirth School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Hecklegirth School

Annan, Dumfries & Galloway · DG12 6HY

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About Hecklegirth School

Hecklegirth School is a primary school in Annan, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 203 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 9% of pupils have English as an additional language. 80% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Dumfries & Galloway →
Town: Annan
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Solway Street, Annan, DG12 6HY
Phone: 01461 202606
Email: gw08officehecklegirt@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

203

Pupil roll

13.2

Teachers (FTE)

15.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender98 girls · 105 boys

Additional support needs46% of pupils

English as an additional language9% of pupils

Registered for free school meals80% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (9%)Q5 · least deprived (9%)

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 2012

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceSatisfactory

Learners' experiencesSatisfactory

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

The curriculumWeak

Improvement through self-evaluationWeak

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 Hecklegirth School?: Hecklegirth School is a primary school in Annan, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Hecklegirth School have?: Hecklegirth School has 203 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Hecklegirth School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Hecklegirth School is 15.4:1.
Where is Hecklegirth School?: Hecklegirth School is located at Solway Street, Annan, Dumfries & Galloway, DG12 6HY.
How is Hecklegirth 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 Hecklegirth School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.