How many pupils does Sheuchan School have?

Sheuchan School has 149 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Sheuchan School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Sheuchan School is 14.9:1.

Where is Sheuchan School?

Sheuchan School is located at Leswalt High Road, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 0AL.

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

Sheuchan School

Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway · DG9 0AL

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About Sheuchan School

Sheuchan School is a primary school in Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 149 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 77% 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: Leswalt High Road, Stranraer, DG9 0AL
Phone: 01776 702835
Email: gw08officesheuchan@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

149

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

14.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

21.3

Avg class size

Pupils by gender84 girls · 65 boys

Additional support needs42% of pupils

Registered for free school meals77% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (22%)Q5 · least deprived (0%)

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 2013

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

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

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 Sheuchan School?: Sheuchan School is a primary school in Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Sheuchan School have?: Sheuchan School has 149 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Sheuchan School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Sheuchan School is 14.9:1.
Where is Sheuchan School?: Sheuchan School is located at Leswalt High Road, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 0AL.
How is Sheuchan 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 Sheuchan School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.