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Best Schools in Dumfries & Galloway

104 schools ranked by Ofsted Rating

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Schools in Dumfries & Galloway ranked

1

Amisfield School

DG1 3LN
Primary
Local Authority
2

Annan Academy

DG12 6AP
Secondary
Local Authority
3

Applegarth School

DG11 2SH
Primary
Local Authority
4

Auchencairn School

DG7 1QU
Primary
Local Authority
5

Beattock School

DG10 9RB
Primary
Local Authority
6

Belmont School

DG9 7BH
Primary
Local Authority
7

Brownhall School

DG1 4TU
Primary
Local Authority
8

Brydekirk School

DG12 5LX
Primary
Local Authority
9

Caerlaverock School

DG1 4QU
Primary
Local Authority
10

Calside School

DG1 4HB
Primary
Local Authority
11

Canonbie School

DG14 0XA
Primary
Local Authority
12

Cargenbridge School

DG2 8LL
Primary
Local Authority
13

Carrutherstown School

DG1 4LD
Primary
Local Authority
14

Castle Douglas High School

DG7 1LQ
Secondary
Local Authority
15

Castle Douglas Primary School

DG7 1JA
Primary
Local Authority
16

Castle Kennedy School

DG9 8RY
Primary
Local Authority
17

Closeburn School

DG3 5HP
Primary
Local Authority
18

Collin School

DG1 4JE
Primary
Local Authority
19

Colvend School

DG5 4QD
Primary
Local Authority
20

Creetown School

DG8 7JR
Primary
Local Authority
21

Crossmichael School

DG7 3AP
Primary
Local Authority
22

Cummertrees School

DG12 5PD
Primary
Local Authority
23

Dalbeattie High School

DG5 4LU
Secondary
Local Authority
24

Dalbeattie Primary School

DG5 4LU
Primary
Local Authority
25

Dalry Primary School

DG7 3UX
Primary
Local Authority
26

Dalry Secondary School

DG7 3UX
Secondary
Local Authority
27

Douglas Ewart High School

DG8 6JQ
Secondary
Local Authority
28

Drummore School

DG9 9PY
Primary
Local Authority
29

Dumfries Academy

DG1 1DD
Secondary
Local Authority
30

Dumfries High School

DG1 1PX
Secondary
Local Authority

Special schools and alternative provision in Dumfries & Galloway

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 Dumfries & Galloway

How many schools are there in Dumfries & Galloway?

Dumfries & Galloway has 111 open schools: 88 state primary, 16 state secondary or all-through and 7 special.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Do schools in Dumfries & Galloway have catchment areas?

Scottish schools have catchment zones, set by Dumfries & Galloway 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 Dumfries & Galloway?

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

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