How many pupils does Port William School have?

Port William School has 70 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Port William School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Port William School is 16.3:1.

Where is Port William School?

Port William School is located at Port William, Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8 9JX.

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

Port William School

Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway · DG8 9JX

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About Port William School

Port William School is a primary school in Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 70 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 87% 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: Port William, Newton Stewart, DG8 9JX
Phone: 01988 700207
Email: gw08officeport@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

4.3

Teachers (FTE)

16.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.3

Avg class size

Pupils by gender37 girls · 33 boys

Additional support needs46% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals87% 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 February 2014

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

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

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 Port William School?: Port William School is a primary school in Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Port William School have?: Port William School has 70 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Port William School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Port William School is 16.3:1.
Where is Port William School?: Port William School is located at Port William, Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8 9JX.
How is Port William 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 Port William School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.