How many pupils does Kirkinner School have?

Kirkinner School has 29 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkinner School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkinner School is 10.4:1.

Where is Kirkinner School?

Kirkinner School is located at Kirkinner, Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8 9AL.

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

Kirkinner School

Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway · DG8 9AL

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About Kirkinner School

Kirkinner School is a primary school in Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 29 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 10.4:1. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Dumfries & Galloway →
Town: Newton Stewart
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Kirkinner, Newton Stewart, DG8 9AL
Phone: 01988 840671
Email: gw08officekirkinner@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

2.8

Teachers (FTE)

10.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

14.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender19 girls · 10 boys

Additional support needs62% 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 2019

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

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 Kirkinner School?: Kirkinner School is a primary school in Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Kirkinner School have?: Kirkinner School has 29 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkinner School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkinner School is 10.4:1.
Where is Kirkinner School?: Kirkinner School is located at Kirkinner, Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8 9AL.
How is Kirkinner 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 Kirkinner School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.