How many pupils does Duncow School have?

Duncow School has 44 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Duncow School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Duncow School is 15.2:1.

Where is Duncow School?

Duncow School is located at Kirkmahaoe, Duncow, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 1TA.

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

Duncow School

Duncow, Dumfries & Galloway · DG1 1TA

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About Duncow School

Duncow School is a primary school in Duncow, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 44 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 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: Duncow
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Kirkmahaoe, Duncow, DG1 1TA
Phone: 01387 710305
Email: gw08officeduncow@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

2.9

Teachers (FTE)

15.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender12 girls · 32 boys

Additional support needs64% 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 June 2017

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 inclusionGood

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 Duncow School?: Duncow School is a primary school in Duncow, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Duncow School have?: Duncow School has 44 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Duncow School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Duncow School is 15.2:1.
Where is Duncow School?: Duncow School is located at Kirkmahaoe, Duncow, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 1TA.
How is Duncow 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 Duncow School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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