How many pupils does Gatehouse School have?

Gatehouse School has 66 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Gatehouse School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Gatehouse School is 14.7:1.

Where is Gatehouse School?

Gatehouse School is located at Gatehouse Of Fleet, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 2JX.

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

Gatehouse School

Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway · DG7 2JX

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About Gatehouse School

Gatehouse School is a primary school in Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 66 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 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: Gatehouse Of Fleet, Castle Douglas, DG7 2JX
Phone: 01557 814262
Email: gw08officegatehouse@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

4.5

Teachers (FTE)

14.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender30 girls · 36 boys

Additional support needs58% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)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 2013

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

Improvements in performanceWeak

Learners' experiencesSatisfactory

Meeting learning needsWeak

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 Gatehouse School?: Gatehouse School is a primary school in Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Gatehouse School have?: Gatehouse School has 66 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Gatehouse School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Gatehouse School is 14.7:1.
Where is Gatehouse School?: Gatehouse School is located at Gatehouse Of Fleet, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 2JX.
How is Gatehouse 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 Gatehouse School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.