How many pupils does St Columba's RC School have?

St Columba's RC School has 54 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Columba's RC School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Columba's RC School is 15.4:1.

Is St Columba's RC School a denominational school?

St Columba's RC School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Columba's RC School?

St Columba's RC School is located at Shawhill Road, Annan, Dumfries & Galloway, DG12 6JX.

How is St Columba's RC 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 St Columba's RC School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

St Columba's RC School

Annan, Dumfries & Galloway · DG12 6JX

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About St Columba's RC School

St Columba's RC School is a primary school in Annan, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 54 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 83% 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: Roman Catholic
Address: Shawhill Road, Annan, DG12 6JX
Phone: 01461 202752
Email: gw08officest@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

3.5

Teachers (FTE)

15.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender24 girls · 30 boys

Additional support needs61% of pupils

Registered for free school meals83% of pupils

Roll by stage

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 April 2011

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

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumSatisfactory

Improvement through self-evaluationSatisfactory

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 St Columba's RC School?: St Columba's RC School is a primary school in Annan, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Columba's RC School have?: St Columba's RC School has 54 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Columba's RC School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Columba's RC School is 15.4:1.
Is St Columba's RC School a denominational school?: St Columba's RC School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Columba's RC School?: St Columba's RC School is located at Shawhill Road, Annan, Dumfries & Galloway, DG12 6JX.
How is St Columba's RC 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 St Columba's RC School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.