How many pupils does Stranraer Academy have?

Stranraer Academy has 973 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Stranraer Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Stranraer Academy is 13.8:1.

Where is Stranraer Academy?

Stranraer Academy is located at McMaster's Road, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 8BY.

How is Stranraer Academy 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 Stranraer Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Stranraer Academy

Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway · DG9 8BY

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About Stranraer Academy

Stranraer Academy is a secondary school in Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 973 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 3% 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: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: McMaster's Road, Stranraer, DG9 8BY
Phone: 01776 706484/6
Email: gw08officestranraer@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

973

Pupil roll

70.7

Teachers (FTE)

13.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender468 girls · 505 boys

Additional support needs53% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Roll by stage

170

207

155

188

143

110

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 March 2014

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' experiencesSatisfactory

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

The curriculumSatisfactory

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 Stranraer Academy?: Stranraer Academy is a secondary school in Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Stranraer Academy have?: Stranraer Academy has 973 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Stranraer Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Stranraer Academy is 13.8:1.
Where is Stranraer Academy?: Stranraer Academy is located at McMaster's Road, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 8BY.
How is Stranraer Academy 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 Stranraer Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.