How many pupils does Whithorn School have?

Whithorn School has 92 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Whithorn School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Whithorn School is 18:1.

Where is Whithorn School?

Whithorn School is located at Whithorn, Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8 8PN.

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

Whithorn School

Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway · DG8 8PN

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About Whithorn School

Whithorn School is a primary school in Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 92 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 18:1. 84% 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: Whithorn, Newton Stewart, DG8 8PN
Phone: 01988 500291
Email: gw08officewhithorn@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

5.1

Teachers (FTE)

18:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender48 girls · 44 boys

Additional support needs43% of pupils

Registered for free school meals84% 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 2022

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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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 Whithorn School?: Whithorn School is a primary school in Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Whithorn School have?: Whithorn School has 92 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Whithorn School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Whithorn School is 18:1.
Where is Whithorn School?: Whithorn School is located at Whithorn, Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8 8PN.
How is Whithorn 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 Whithorn School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.