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Applegarth School

Dumfriesshire, Dumfries & Galloway · DG11 2SH

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About Applegarth School

Applegarth School is a primary school in Dumfriesshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 34 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 8.7:1. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Town
Dumfriesshire
Phase
Primary
Type
Local Authority
Denomination
Non-denominational
Address
Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire, DG11 2SH
Phone
01576 202228

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025
34
Pupil roll
3.9
Teachers (FTE)
8.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
17
Avg class size
Pupils by gender13 girls · 21 boys
Additional support needs44% of pupils

Roll by stage

P5
5
P6
10
P7
5

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 September 2016

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

Leadership of changeGood
Learning, teaching and assessmentGood
Raising attainment and achievementGood
Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionVery Good

This inspection is more than five years old — the school may have changed since. Check the latest report for the current position.

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 Applegarth School?
Applegarth School is a primary school in Dumfriesshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Applegarth School have?
Applegarth School has 34 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Applegarth School?
The pupil–teacher ratio at Applegarth School is 8.7:1.
Where is Applegarth School?
Applegarth School is located at Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire, Dumfries & Galloway, DG11 2SH.
How is Applegarth 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 Applegarth School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.