How many pupils does Shawhead School have?

Shawhead School has 22 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Shawhead School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Shawhead School is 8.1:1.

Where is Shawhead School?

Shawhead School is located at Shawhead, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2 9SL.

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

Shawhead School

Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway · DG2 9SL

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About Shawhead School

Shawhead School is a primary school in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 22 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 8.1:1. 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: Shawhead, Dumfries, DG2 9SL
Phone: 01387 730240
Email: gw08officeshawhead@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

2.7

Teachers (FTE)

8.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender12 girls · 10 boys

Additional support needs36% 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 November 2018

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 achievementGood

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 Shawhead School?: Shawhead School is a primary school in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Shawhead School have?: Shawhead School has 22 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Shawhead School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Shawhead School is 8.1:1.
Where is Shawhead School?: Shawhead School is located at Shawhead, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2 9SL.
How is Shawhead 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 Shawhead School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.