How many pupils does Hardgate School have?

Hardgate School has 68 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Hardgate School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Hardgate School is 17.4:1.

Where is Hardgate School?

Hardgate School is located at Hardgate, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 3LD.

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

Hardgate School

Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway · DG7 3LD

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About Hardgate School

Hardgate School is a primary school in Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 68 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 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: Hardgate, Castle Douglas, DG7 3LD
Phone: 01556 660221
Email: gw08officehardgate@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

3.9

Teachers (FTE)

17.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

22.7

Avg class size

Pupils by gender35 girls · 33 boys

Additional support needs21% of pupils

English as an additional language0% 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 January 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 curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationVery Good

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 Hardgate School?: Hardgate School is a primary school in Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Hardgate School have?: Hardgate School has 68 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Hardgate School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Hardgate School is 17.4:1.
Where is Hardgate School?: Hardgate School is located at Hardgate, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 3LD.
How is Hardgate 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 Hardgate School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.