How many pupils does Penninghame School have?

Penninghame School has 250 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Penninghame School?

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

Where is Penninghame School?

Penninghame School is located at Auchendoon Road, Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8 6HD.

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

Penninghame School

Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway · DG8 6HD

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About Penninghame School

Penninghame School is a primary school in Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 250 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 3% of pupils have English as an additional language. 86% are registered for free school meals. 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: Auchendoon Road, Newton Stewart, DG8 6HD
Phone: 01671 402386
Email: gw08officepenningham@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

250

Pupil roll

16.4

Teachers (FTE)

15.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

22.7

Avg class size

Pupils by gender115 girls · 135 boys

Additional support needs50% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Registered for free school meals86% 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 October 2012

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceSatisfactory

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumWeak

Improvement through self-evaluationWeak

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 Penninghame School?: Penninghame School is a primary school in Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Penninghame School have?: Penninghame School has 250 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Penninghame School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Penninghame School is 15.2:1.
Where is Penninghame School?: Penninghame School is located at Auchendoon Road, Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8 6HD.
How is Penninghame 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 Penninghame School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.