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Best Schools in Newton Stewart

11 schools ranked by Ofsted Rating

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Schools in Newton Stewart ranked

1

Creetown School

DG8 7JR
Primary
Local Authority
2

Douglas Ewart High School

DG8 6JQ
Secondary
Local Authority
3

Garlieston School

DG8 8BG
Primary
Local Authority
4

Glenluce School

DG8 0JE
Primary
Local Authority
5

Kirkcowan School

DG8 0HP
Primary
Local Authority
6

Kirkinner School

DG8 9AL
Primary
Local Authority
7

Minnigaff School

DG8 6PE
Primary
Local Authority
8

Penninghame School

DG8 6HD
Primary
Local Authority
9

Port William School

DG8 9JX
Primary
Local Authority
10

Whithorn School

DG8 8PN
Primary
Local Authority
11

Wigtown Primary School

DG8 9JE
Primary
Local Authority

Special schools and alternative provision in Newton Stewart

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 Newton Stewart

How many schools are there in Newton Stewart?

Newton Stewart has 12 open schools: 10 state primary, 1 state secondary or all-through and 1 special.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Do schools in Newton Stewart 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 Newton Stewart?

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.