How many pupils does Auchencairn School have?

Auchencairn School has 24 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Auchencairn School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Auchencairn School is 7.5:1.

Where is Auchencairn School?

Auchencairn School is located at Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 1QU.

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

Auchencairn School

Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway · DG7 1QU

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About Auchencairn School

Auchencairn School is a primary school in Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 24 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 7.5:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Dumfries & Galloway →
Town: Castle Douglas
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QU
Phone: 01556 640236
Email: gw08officeauchencair@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

3.2

Teachers (FTE)

7.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender13 girls · 11 boys

Additional support needs54% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

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 2010

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' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

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 Auchencairn School?: Auchencairn School is a primary school in Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Auchencairn School have?: Auchencairn School has 24 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Auchencairn School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Auchencairn School is 7.5:1.
Where is Auchencairn School?: Auchencairn School is located at Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 1QU.
How is Auchencairn 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 Auchencairn School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.