How many pupils does Loreburn School have?

Loreburn School has 156 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Loreburn School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Loreburn School is 17:1.

Where is Loreburn School?

Loreburn School is located at George Street, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 1EA.

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

Loreburn School

Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway · DG1 1EA

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About Loreburn School

Loreburn School is a primary school in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 156 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17:1. 25% 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: George Street, Dumfries, DG1 1EA
Phone: 01387 254642
Email: gw08officeloreburn@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

156

Pupil roll

9.2

Teachers (FTE)

17:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender80 girls · 76 boys

Additional support needs72% of pupils

English as an additional language25% of pupils

Registered for free school meals83% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (42%)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 March 2017

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

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

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 Loreburn School?: Loreburn School is a primary school in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Loreburn School have?: Loreburn School has 156 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Loreburn School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Loreburn School is 17:1.
Where is Loreburn School?: Loreburn School is located at George Street, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 1EA.
How is Loreburn 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 Loreburn School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.