How many pupils does St Michael's School have?

St Michael's School has 153 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Michael's School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Michael's School is 15.9:1.

Where is St Michael's School?

St Michael's School is located at Glebe Street, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 2LZ.

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

St Michael's School

Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway · DG1 2LZ

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About St Michael's School

St Michael's School is a primary school in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 153 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 16% 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: Glebe Street, Dumfries, DG1 2LZ
Phone: 01387 253058
Email: gw08officestmichaels@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

153

Pupil roll

9.6

Teachers (FTE)

15.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

21.9

Avg class size

Pupils by gender78 girls · 75 boys

Additional support needs44% of pupils

English as an additional language16% of pupils

Registered for free school meals83% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (25%)Q5 · least deprived (12%)

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 May 2014

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' experiencesExcellent

Meeting learning needsExcellent

The curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationExcellent

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 St Michael's School?: St Michael's School is a primary school in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Michael's School have?: St Michael's School has 153 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Michael's School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Michael's School is 15.9:1.
Where is St Michael's School?: St Michael's School is located at Glebe Street, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 2LZ.
How is St Michael's 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 St Michael's School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.