How many pupils does St Joseph's RC School have?

St Joseph's RC School has 25 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's RC School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's RC School is 8.9:1.

Is St Joseph's RC School a denominational school?

St Joseph's RC School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Joseph's RC School?

St Joseph's RC School is located at Lewis Street, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7AR.

How is St Joseph's RC 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 St Joseph's RC School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

St Joseph's RC School

Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway · DG9 7AR

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About St Joseph's RC School

St Joseph's RC School is a primary school in Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 25 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 8.9:1. 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: Roman Catholic
Address: Lewis Street, Stranraer, DG9 7AR
Phone: 01776 703460
Email: gw08officestjosephsr@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

2.8

Teachers (FTE)

8.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

12.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender15 girls · 10 boys

Additional support needs32% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

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 May 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 needsSatisfactory

The curriculumWeak

Improvement through self-evaluationWeak

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 St Joseph's RC School?: St Joseph's RC School is a primary school in Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Joseph's RC School have?: St Joseph's RC School has 25 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's RC School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's RC School is 8.9:1.
Is St Joseph's RC School a denominational school?: St Joseph's RC School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Joseph's RC School?: St Joseph's RC School is located at Lewis Street, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7AR.
How is St Joseph's RC 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 St Joseph's RC School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.