How many pupils does Calside School have?

Calside School has 184 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Calside School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Calside School is 14.4:1.

Where is Calside School?

Calside School is located at Calside Road, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 4HB.

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

Calside School

Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway · DG1 4HB

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About Calside School

Calside School is a primary school in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 184 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 79% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Dumfries & Galloway →
Town: Dumfries
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Calside Road, Dumfries, DG1 4HB
Phone: 01387 263594
Email: gw08officecalside@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

184

Pupil roll

12.8

Teachers (FTE)

14.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

20.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender91 girls · 93 boys

Additional support needs42% of pupils

Registered for free school meals79% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (52%)

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 2024

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementGood

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 Calside School?: Calside School is a primary school in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Calside School have?: Calside School has 184 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Calside School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Calside School is 14.4:1.
Where is Calside School?: Calside School is located at Calside Road, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 4HB.
How is Calside 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 Calside School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.