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Colvend School

Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway · DG5 4QD

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About Colvend School

Colvend School is a primary school in Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 12 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 7.1:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Town
Dalbeattie
Phase
Primary
Type
Local Authority
Denomination
Non-denominational
Address
Colvend, Dalbeattie, DG5 4QD
Phone
01556 630281

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025
12
Pupil roll
1.7
Teachers (FTE)
7.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
12
Avg class size
Pupils by gender7 girls · 5 boys
Additional support needs67% 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 March 2010

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

Improvements in performanceVery Good
Learners' experiencesExcellent
Meeting learning needsVery Good
The curriculumVery Good
Improvement through self-evaluationExcellent

This inspection is more than five years old — the school may have changed since. Check the latest report for the current position.

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 Colvend School?
Colvend School is a primary school in Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Colvend School have?
Colvend School has 12 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Colvend School?
The pupil–teacher ratio at Colvend School is 7.1:1.
Where is Colvend School?
Colvend School is located at Colvend, Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway, DG5 4QD.
How is Colvend 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 Colvend School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.