How many pupils does Swinton Primary School have?

Swinton Primary School has 56 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Swinton Primary School is 13.3:1.

Where is Swinton Primary School?

Swinton Primary School is located at Swinton, Duns, Scottish Borders, TD11 3JE.

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

Swinton Primary School

Duns, Scottish Borders · TD11 3JE

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Swinton Primary School

Swinton Primary School is a primary school in Duns, Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 56 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Scottish Borders →
Town: Duns
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Swinton, Duns, TD11 3JE
Phone: 01890 860237
Email: swintonps@scotborders.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

4.2

Teachers (FTE)

13.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

18.7

Avg class size

Pupils by gender29 girls · 27 boys

Additional support needs57% 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 April 2011

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' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

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 Swinton Primary School?: Swinton Primary School is a primary school in Duns, Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Swinton Primary School have?: Swinton Primary School has 56 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Swinton Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Swinton Primary School is 13.3:1.
Where is Swinton Primary School?: Swinton Primary School is located at Swinton, Duns, Scottish Borders, TD11 3JE.
How is Swinton 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 Swinton Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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