How many pupils does St Joseph's College have?

St Joseph's College has 894 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's College?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's College is 14.2:1.

Is St Joseph's College a denominational school?

St Joseph's College is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Joseph's College?

St Joseph's College is located at Craigs Road, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 4UU.

How is St Joseph's College 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 St Joseph's College's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

St Joseph's College

Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway · DG1 4UU

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About St Joseph's College

St Joseph's College is a secondary school in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 894 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 5% 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: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: Craigs Road, Dumfries, DG1 4UU
Phone: 01387 252893
Email: gw08officest2@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

894

Pupil roll

62.9

Teachers (FTE)

14.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender467 girls · 427 boys

Additional support needs41% of pupils

English as an additional language5% of pupils

Roll by stage

121

143

163

194

162

111

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (8%)Q5 · least deprived (27%)

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 changeSatisfactory

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionWeak

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 St Joseph's College?: St Joseph's College is a secondary school in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Joseph's College have?: St Joseph's College has 894 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's College?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's College is 14.2:1.
Is St Joseph's College a denominational school?: St Joseph's College is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Joseph's College?: St Joseph's College is located at Craigs Road, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 4UU.
How is St Joseph's College 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 St Joseph's College's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.