How many pupils does Lochrutton School have?

Lochrutton School has 11 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Lochrutton School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Lochrutton School is 6.5:1.

Where is Lochrutton School?

Lochrutton School is located at Lochfoot, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2 8NR.

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

Lochrutton School

Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway · DG2 8NR

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About Lochrutton School

Lochrutton School is a primary school in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 11 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 6.5:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 91% 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: Lochfoot, Dumfries, DG2 8NR
Phone: 01387 730248
Email: gw08officelochrutton@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

1.7

Teachers (FTE)

6.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals91% of pupils

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 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' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationSatisfactory

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 Lochrutton School?: Lochrutton School is a primary school in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Lochrutton School have?: Lochrutton School has 11 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Lochrutton School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Lochrutton School is 6.5:1.
Where is Lochrutton School?: Lochrutton School is located at Lochfoot, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2 8NR.
How is Lochrutton 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 Lochrutton School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.