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Kirkcowan School

Kirkcowan, Dumfries & Galloway · DG8 0HP

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About Kirkcowan School

Kirkcowan School is a primary school in Kirkcowan, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 28 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 9:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Town
Kirkcowan
Phase
Primary
Type
Local Authority
Denomination
Non-denominational
Address
Wellhouse Road, Kirkcowan, DG8 0HP
Phone
01671 830234

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025
28
Pupil roll
3.1
Teachers (FTE)
9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
14
Avg class size
Pupils by gender13 girls · 15 boys
Additional support needs54% of pupils
English as an additional language0% of pupils

Roll by stage

P5
7
P6
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 November 2022

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

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 Kirkcowan School?
Kirkcowan School is a primary school in Kirkcowan, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Kirkcowan School have?
Kirkcowan School has 28 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkcowan School?
The pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkcowan School is 9:1.
Where is Kirkcowan School?
Kirkcowan School is located at Wellhouse Road, Kirkcowan, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8 0HP.
How is Kirkcowan 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 Kirkcowan School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.