How many pupils does Penpont School have?

Penpont School has 48 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Penpont School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Penpont School is 16.6:1.

Where is Penpont School?

Penpont School is located at Penpont, Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway, DG3 4BH.

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

Penpont School

Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway · DG3 4BH

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About Penpont School

Penpont School is a primary school in Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 48 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.6:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 81% are registered for free school meals. 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: Penpont, Thornhill, DG3 4BH
Phone: 01848 330453
Email: gw08officepenpont@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

2.9

Teachers (FTE)

16.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender21 girls · 27 boys

Additional support needs54% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals81% 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 June 2014

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

Improvements in performanceVery Good

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 Penpont School?: Penpont School is a primary school in Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Penpont School have?: Penpont School has 48 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Penpont School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Penpont School is 16.6:1.
Where is Penpont School?: Penpont School is located at Penpont, Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway, DG3 4BH.
How is Penpont 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 Penpont School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.