How many pupils does Dunscore School have?

Dunscore School has 47 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Dunscore School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Dunscore School is 13.8:1.

Where is Dunscore School?

Dunscore School is located at Dunscore, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2 0SY.

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

Dunscore School

Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway · DG2 0SY

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About Dunscore School

Dunscore School is a primary school in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 47 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 0% 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: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Dunscore, Dumfries, DG2 0SY
Phone: 01387 820242
Email: gw08officedunscore@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

3.4

Teachers (FTE)

13.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender20 girls · 27 boys

Additional support needs30% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Roll by stage

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 2018

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

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 Dunscore School?: Dunscore School is a primary school in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Dunscore School have?: Dunscore School has 47 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Dunscore School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Dunscore School is 13.8:1.
Where is Dunscore School?: Dunscore School is located at Dunscore, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2 0SY.
How is Dunscore 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 Dunscore School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.