How many pupils does Dalbeattie Primary School have?

Dalbeattie Primary School has 233 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Dalbeattie Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Dalbeattie Primary School is 18.1:1.

Where is Dalbeattie Primary School?

Dalbeattie Primary School is located at Craignair Road, Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway, DG5 4LU.

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

Dalbeattie Primary School

Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway · DG5 4LU

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About Dalbeattie Primary School

Dalbeattie Primary School is a primary school in Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 233 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.1:1. 2% of pupils have English as an additional language. 76% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Dumfries & Galloway →
Town: Dalbeattie
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Craignair Road, Dalbeattie, DG5 4LU
Phone: 01556613100
Email: gw08officedalbeatti2@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

233

Pupil roll

12.9

Teachers (FTE)

18.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.3

Avg class size

Pupils by gender110 girls · 123 boys

Additional support needs46% of pupils

English as an additional language2% of pupils

Registered for free school meals76% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (12%)

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 November 2023

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

Leadership of changeWeak

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementWeak

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionSatisfactory

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 Dalbeattie Primary School?: Dalbeattie Primary School is a primary school in Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Dalbeattie Primary School have?: Dalbeattie Primary School has 233 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Dalbeattie Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Dalbeattie Primary School is 18.1:1.
Where is Dalbeattie Primary School?: Dalbeattie Primary School is located at Craignair Road, Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway, DG5 4LU.
How is Dalbeattie 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 Dalbeattie Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.