How many pupils does Laurieknowe School have?

Laurieknowe School has 257 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Laurieknowe School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Laurieknowe School is 18.9:1.

Where is Laurieknowe School?

Laurieknowe School is located at Laurieknowe, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2 7AJ.

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

Laurieknowe School

Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway · DG2 7AJ

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About Laurieknowe School

Laurieknowe School is a primary school in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 257 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.9:1. 5% of pupils have English as an additional language. 83% 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: Laurieknowe, Dumfries, DG2 7AJ
Phone: 01387 252604
Email: gw08officelaurieknow@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

257

Pupil roll

13.6

Teachers (FTE)

18.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.7

Avg class size

Pupils by gender144 girls · 113 boys

Additional support needs35% of pupils

English as an additional language5% of pupils

Registered for free school meals83% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (14%)Q5 · least deprived (23%)

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 2024

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

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 Laurieknowe School?: Laurieknowe School is a primary school in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Laurieknowe School have?: Laurieknowe School has 257 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Laurieknowe School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Laurieknowe School is 18.9:1.
Where is Laurieknowe School?: Laurieknowe School is located at Laurieknowe, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2 7AJ.
How is Laurieknowe 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 Laurieknowe School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.