How many pupils does Duns Primary School have?

Duns Primary School has 355 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Duns Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Duns Primary School is 18.4:1.

Where is Duns Primary School?

Duns Primary School is located at Langtongate, Duns, Scottish Borders, TD11 3QQ.

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

Duns Primary School

Duns, Scottish Borders · TD11 3QQ

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Duns Primary School

Duns Primary School is a primary school in Duns, Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 355 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.4:1. 6% of pupils have English as an additional language. 73% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Scottish Borders →
Town: Duns
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Langtongate, Duns, TD11 3QQ
Phone: 01361 884050
Email: dunsps@scotborders.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

355

Pupil roll

19.3

Teachers (FTE)

18.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender174 girls · 181 boys

Additional support needs37% of pupils

English as an additional language6% of pupils

Registered for free school meals73% 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 May 2019

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentVery Good

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Duns Primary School?: Duns Primary School is a primary school in Duns, Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Duns Primary School have?: Duns Primary School has 355 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Duns Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Duns Primary School is 18.4:1.
Where is Duns Primary School?: Duns Primary School is located at Langtongate, Duns, Scottish Borders, TD11 3QQ.
How is Duns Primary 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 Duns Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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