How many pupils does New Abbey School have?

New Abbey School has 42 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at New Abbey School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at New Abbey School is 13.1:1.

Where is New Abbey School?

New Abbey School is located at New Abbey, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2 8BY.

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

New Abbey School

Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway · DG2 8BY

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About New Abbey School

New Abbey School is a primary school in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 42 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 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: New Abbey, Dumfries, DG2 8BY
Phone: 01387 850256
Email: gw08officenew@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

3.2

Teachers (FTE)

13.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender23 girls · 19 boys

Additional support needs62% 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 March 2023

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

Leadership of changeVery Good

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionVery Good

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 New Abbey School?: New Abbey School is a primary school in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does New Abbey School have?: New Abbey School has 42 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at New Abbey School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at New Abbey School is 13.1:1.
Where is New Abbey School?: New Abbey School is located at New Abbey, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2 8BY.
How is New Abbey 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 New Abbey School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.