How many pupils does Castle Kennedy School have?

Castle Kennedy School has 30 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Castle Kennedy School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Castle Kennedy School is 10.3:1.

Where is Castle Kennedy School?

Castle Kennedy School is located at Castle Kennedy, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 8RY.

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

Castle Kennedy School

Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway · DG9 8RY

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About Castle Kennedy School

Castle Kennedy School is a primary school in Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 30 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 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: Castle Kennedy, Stranraer, DG9 8RY
Phone: 01776 702988
Email: gw08officecastlekenn@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

2.9

Teachers (FTE)

10.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender15 girls · 15 boys

Additional support needs50% of pupils

English as an additional language0% 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 2023

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

Leadership of changeSatisfactory

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Castle Kennedy School?: Castle Kennedy School is a primary school in Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Castle Kennedy School have?: Castle Kennedy School has 30 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Castle Kennedy School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Castle Kennedy School is 10.3:1.
Where is Castle Kennedy School?: Castle Kennedy School is located at Castle Kennedy, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 8RY.
How is Castle Kennedy 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 Castle Kennedy School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.