How many pupils does Castle Douglas Primary School have?

Castle Douglas Primary School has 330 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Castle Douglas Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Castle Douglas Primary School is 16.1:1.

Where is Castle Douglas Primary School?

Castle Douglas Primary School is located at Jenny's Loaning, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 1JA.

How is Castle Douglas 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 Castle Douglas Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Castle Douglas Primary School

Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway · DG7 1JA

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About Castle Douglas Primary School

Castle Douglas Primary School is a primary school in Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 330 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 4% of pupils have English as an additional language. 82% are registered for free school meals. 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: Jenny's Loaning, Castle Douglas, DG7 1JA
Phone: 01556 502071
Email: gw08officecastle@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

330

Pupil roll

20.5

Teachers (FTE)

16.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender152 girls · 178 boys

Additional support needs38% of pupils

English as an additional language4% of pupils

Registered for free school meals82% 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 May 2019

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

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 Castle Douglas Primary School?: Castle Douglas Primary School is a primary school in Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Castle Douglas Primary School have?: Castle Douglas Primary School has 330 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Castle Douglas Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Castle Douglas Primary School is 16.1:1.
Where is Castle Douglas Primary School?: Castle Douglas Primary School is located at Jenny's Loaning, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 1JA.
How is Castle Douglas 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 Castle Douglas Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.