How many pupils does Belmont School have?

Belmont School has 284 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Belmont School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Belmont School is 15.3:1.

Where is Belmont School?

Belmont School is located at Galloway Avenue, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7BH.

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

Belmont School

Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway · DG9 7BH

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About Belmont School

Belmont School is a primary school in Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 284 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 88% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Dumfries & Galloway →
Town: Stranraer
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Galloway Avenue, Stranraer, DG9 7BH
Phone: 01776 702952
Email: gw08officebelmont@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

284

Pupil roll

18.6

Teachers (FTE)

15.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

21.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender132 girls · 152 boys

Additional support needs42% of pupils

Registered for free school meals88% 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 2018

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

Leadership of changeVery Good

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionVery Good

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 Belmont School?: Belmont School is a primary school in Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Belmont School have?: Belmont School has 284 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Belmont School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Belmont School is 15.3:1.
Where is Belmont School?: Belmont School is located at Galloway Avenue, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7BH.
How is Belmont 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 Belmont School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.