How many pupils does Dumfries Academy have?

Dumfries Academy has 576 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Dumfries Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Dumfries Academy is 13.4:1.

Where is Dumfries Academy?

Dumfries Academy is located at Academy Street, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 1DD.

How is Dumfries Academy 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 Dumfries Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Dumfries Academy

Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway · DG1 1DD

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About Dumfries Academy

Dumfries Academy is a secondary school in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 576 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 7% 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: Dumfries
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Academy Street, Dumfries, DG1 1DD
Phone: 01387 274350
Email: gw08officedumfriesac@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

576

Pupil roll

43.1

Teachers (FTE)

13.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender291 girls · 285 boys

Additional support needs60% of pupils

English as an additional language7% of pupils

Roll by stage

124

105

113

116

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (29%)Q5 · least deprived (17%)

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 September 2013

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' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

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 Dumfries Academy?: Dumfries Academy is a secondary school in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Dumfries Academy have?: Dumfries Academy has 576 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Dumfries Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Dumfries Academy is 13.4:1.
Where is Dumfries Academy?: Dumfries Academy is located at Academy Street, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 1DD.
How is Dumfries Academy 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 Dumfries Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.