How many pupils does Gelston School have?

Gelston School has 30 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Gelston School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Gelston School is 11.1:1.

Where is Gelston School?

Gelston School is located at Gelston, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 1SH.

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

Gelston School

Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway · DG7 1SH

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About Gelston School

Gelston School is a primary school in Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 30 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 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: Gelston, Castle Douglas, DG7 1SH
Phone: 01556 502415
Email: gw08officegelston@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

2.7

Teachers (FTE)

11.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender18 girls · 12 boys

Additional support needs57% 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 2016

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 Gelston School?: Gelston School is a primary school in Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Gelston School have?: Gelston School has 30 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Gelston School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Gelston School is 11.1:1.
Where is Gelston School?: Gelston School is located at Gelston, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 1SH.
How is Gelston 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 Gelston School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.