How many pupils does Dumfries High School have?

Dumfries High School has 849 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Dumfries High School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Dumfries High School is 14.8:1.

Where is Dumfries High School?

Dumfries High School is located at Marchmount, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 1PX.

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

Dumfries High School

Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway · DG1 1PX

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About Dumfries High School

Dumfries High School is a secondary school in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 849 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 2% 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: Marchmount, Dumfries, DG1 1PX
Phone: 01387 263061
Email: gw08officedumfries@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

849

Pupil roll

57.2

Teachers (FTE)

14.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender440 girls · 409 boys

Additional support needs45% of pupils

English as an additional language2% of pupils

Roll by stage

216

166

142

140

121

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (3%)Q5 · least deprived (36%)

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 2019

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

Leadership of changeSatisfactory

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionSatisfactory

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 High School?: Dumfries High School is a secondary school in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Dumfries High School have?: Dumfries High School has 849 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Dumfries High School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Dumfries High School is 14.8:1.
Where is Dumfries High School?: Dumfries High School is located at Marchmount, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 1PX.
How is Dumfries High 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 Dumfries High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.