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Best Schools in DUMBARTON

11 schools ranked by Ofsted Rating

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Schools in DUMBARTON ranked

1

Aitkenbar Primary School

G82 3DR
Primary
Local Authority
2

Braehead Primary School

G82 2BL
Primary
Local Authority
3

Dalreoch Primary School

G82 5AZ
Primary
Local Authority
4

Dumbarton Academy

G82 2AJ
Secondary
Local Authority
5

Knoxland Primary School

G82 1QU
Primary
Local Authority
6

Our Lady & St Patrick's High School

G82 3DR
Secondary
Local Authority
7

Renton Primary School

G82 4NA
Primary
Local Authority
8

St Martin's Primary School

G82 4QB
Primary
Local Authority
9

St Michael's Primary School

G82 5BS
Primary
Local Authority
10

St Patrick's Primary School

G82 2LQ
Primary
Local Authority
11

St Peter's Primary School

G82 3DR
Primary
Local Authority

Special schools and alternative provision in DUMBARTON

These schools serve pupils with particular needs, so they aren't ranked against mainstream schools on exam results. Places are usually arranged through the council, often via an Education, Health and Care plan.

Questions parents ask about schools in DUMBARTON

How many schools are there in DUMBARTON?

DUMBARTON has 12 open schools: 9 state primary, 2 state secondary or all-through and 1 special.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Do schools in DUMBARTON have catchment areas?

Scottish schools have catchment zones, set by West Dunbartonshire and published on its website. A child living in a school's zone is normally given a place there; to apply for a school outside your zone you make a placing request.

How do I apply for a school place in DUMBARTON?

Children are normally given a place at their catchment school, and West Dunbartonshire writes to families to confirm it. To ask for a different school, make a placing request to West Dunbartonshire - these usually open in November and close in mid-March for the following August.