How many pupils does Sandhead School have?

Sandhead School has 73 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Sandhead School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Sandhead School is 15.5:1.

Where is Sandhead School?

Sandhead School is located at Sandhead, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 9JD.

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

Sandhead School

Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway · DG9 9JD

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About Sandhead School

Sandhead School is a primary school in Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 73 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 92% 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: Sandhead, Stranraer, DG9 9JD
Phone: 01776 830256
Email: gw08officesandhead@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

4.7

Teachers (FTE)

15.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

18.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender38 girls · 35 boys

Additional support needs49% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals92% 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 September 2011

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

Improvements in performanceWeak

Learners' experiencesSatisfactory

Meeting learning needsWeak

The curriculumWeak

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 Sandhead School?: Sandhead School is a primary school in Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Sandhead School have?: Sandhead School has 73 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Sandhead School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Sandhead School is 15.5:1.
Where is Sandhead School?: Sandhead School is located at Sandhead, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 9JD.
How is Sandhead 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 Sandhead School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.