How many pupils does Closeburn School have?

Closeburn School has 36 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Closeburn School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Closeburn School is 12.9:1.

Where is Closeburn School?

Closeburn School is located at Closeburn, Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway, DG3 5HP.

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

Closeburn School

Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway · DG3 5HP

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About Closeburn School

Closeburn School is a primary school in Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 36 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 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: Thornhill
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Closeburn, Thornhill, DG3 5HP
Phone: 01848 331240
Email: gw08officecloseburn@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

2.8

Teachers (FTE)

12.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender17 girls · 19 boys

Additional support needs58% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)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 January 2012

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 needsSatisfactory

The curriculumSatisfactory

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 Closeburn School?: Closeburn School is a primary school in Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Closeburn School have?: Closeburn School has 36 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Closeburn School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Closeburn School is 12.9:1.
Where is Closeburn School?: Closeburn School is located at Closeburn, Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway, DG3 5HP.
How is Closeburn 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 Closeburn School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.