How many pupils does Park School have?

Park School has 248 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Park School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Park School is 13.5:1.

Where is Park School?

Park School is located at Ashwood Drive, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7NW.

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

Park School

Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway · DG9 7NW

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About Park School

Park School is a primary school in Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 248 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 89% 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: Ashwood Drive, Stranraer, DG9 7NW
Phone: 01776 704032
Email: gw08officepark@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

248

Pupil roll

18.4

Teachers (FTE)

13.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

22.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender110 girls · 138 boys

Additional support needs58% of pupils

Registered for free school meals89% 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 January 2015

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 curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationSatisfactory

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 Park School?: Park School is a primary school in Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Park School have?: Park School has 248 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Park School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Park School is 13.5:1.
Where is Park School?: Park School is located at Ashwood Drive, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7NW.
How is Park 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 Park School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.