# Education in Dumfries and Galloway

South Scotland. 145,490 people (mid-2025 estimate) in 6,437 square kilometres, the 6th most sparsely populated council in the UK.

2 layers about education for Dumfries and Galloway, each at the level its publisher released it, with its own date and source.

In: [Scotland](https://openindex.co.uk/scotland)

## Number of schools

Dumfries and Galloway: **110** (2026, council level, Great Britain only). Source: Worked out by Open Index from the school lists of the Department for Education, the Welsh Government and the Scottish Government. Published 15 October 2026.

Dumfries and Galloway had 110 open schools in 2026, from nurseries to sixth form colleges.

[Map](https://openindex.co.uk/map/number-of-schools?place=S12000006) · [Source and method](https://openindex.co.uk/sources/number-of-schools) · https://openindex.co.uk/dumfries-and-galloway/education#l-schools-count

## Schools

Exact point level, Great Britain only. Source: Department for Education and Ofsted and Department for Education and Welsh Government and Scottish Government and Ordnance Survey.

Published as points, so there is no single figure for Dumfries and Galloway. The map shows each one.

[Map](https://openindex.co.uk/map/schools?place=S12000006) · [Source and method](https://openindex.co.uk/sources/schools) · https://openindex.co.uk/dumfries-and-galloway/education#l-schools

## Schools in Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries and Galloway has 110 open schools: 88 primary, 15 secondary, 1 all-through and 6 special.

### Primary (88) (88)

| School | Type |
| --- | --- |
| [Amisfield School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/amisfield-school-s5935229) | Local Authority |
| [Applegarth School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/applegarth-school-s5945429) | Local Authority |
| [Auchencairn School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/auchencairn-school-s5915023) | Local Authority |
| [Beattock School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/beattock-school-s5945526) | Local Authority |
| [Belmont School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/belmont-school-s5910323) | Local Authority |
| [Brownhall School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/brownhall-school-s5935423) | Local Authority |
| [Brydekirk School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/brydekirk-school-s5945720) | Local Authority |
| [Caerlaverock School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/caerlaverock-school-s5940621) | Local Authority |
| [Calside School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/calside-school-s5940923) | Local Authority |
| [Canonbie School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/canonbie-school-s5945828) | Local Authority |
| [Cargenbridge School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/cargenbridge-school-s5941326) | Local Authority |
| [Carrutherstown School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/carrutherstown-school-s5946123) | Local Authority |
| [Castle Douglas Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/castle-douglas-primary-school-s5915422) | Local Authority |
| [Castle Kennedy School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/castle-kennedy-school-s5900123) | Local Authority |
| [Closeburn School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/closeburn-school-s5935628) | Local Authority |
| [Collin School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/collin-school-s5935725) | Local Authority |
| [Colvend School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/colvend-school-s5915724) | Local Authority |
| [Creetown School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/creetown-school-s5910021) | Local Authority |
| [Crossmichael School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/crossmichael-school-s5915929) | Local Authority |
| [Cummertrees School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/cummertrees-school-s5946026) | Local Authority |
| [Dalbeattie Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/dalbeattie-primary-school-s5916127) | Local Authority |
| [Dalry Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/dalry-primary-school-s1004344) | Local Authority |
| [Drummore School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/drummore-school-s5900328) | Local Authority |
| [Duncow School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/duncow-school-s5936926) | Local Authority |
| [Dunscore School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/dunscore-school-s5937027) | Local Authority |
| [Eaglesfield School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/eaglesfield-school-s5946220) | Local Authority |
| [Eastriggs School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/eastriggs-school-s5946328) | Local Authority |
| [Elmvale School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/elmvale-school-s5948924) | Local Authority |
| [Garlieston School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/garlieston-school-s5900425) | Local Authority |
| [Gatehouse School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/gatehouse-school-s5918928) | Local Authority |
| [Gelston School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/gelston-school-s5916429) | Local Authority |
| [Georgetown School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/georgetown-school-s5937329) | Local Authority |
| [Glenluce School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/glenluce-school-s5900522) | Local Authority |
| [Gretna School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/gretna-school-s5947022) | Local Authority |
| [Hardgate School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/hardgate-school-s5916623) | Local Authority |
| [Heathhall Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/heathhall-primary-school-s5900026) | Local Authority |
| [Hecklegirth School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/hecklegirth-school-s5945127) | Local Authority |
| [Hightae School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/hightae-school-s5947421) | Local Authority |
| [Hoddom School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/hoddom-school-s5946425) | Local Authority |
| [Holywood School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/holywood-school-s5937523) | Local Authority |
| [Johnstonebridge School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/johnstonebridge-school-s5947626) | Local Authority |
| [Kelloholm School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/kelloholm-school-s5937825) | Local Authority |
| [Kells School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/kells-school-s5916720) | Local Authority |
| [Kirkcolm School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/kirkcolm-school-s5900824) | Local Authority |
| [Kirkcowan School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/kirkcowan-school-s5900921) | Local Authority |
| [Kirkcudbright Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/kirkcudbright-primary-school-s5910420) | Local Authority |
| [Kirkgunzeon School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/kirkgunzeon-school-s5917123) | Local Authority |
| [Kirkinner School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/kirkinner-school-s5901022) | Local Authority |
| [Kirkpatrick Fleming School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/kirkpatrick-fleming-school-s5947723) | Local Authority |
| [Langholm Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/langholm-primary-school-s5949025) | Local Authority |
| [Laurieknowe School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/laurieknowe-school-s5935822) | Local Authority |
| [Leswalt School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/leswalt-school-s5901227) | Local Authority |
| [Lincluden School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/lincluden-school-s5936020) | Local Authority |
| [Locharbriggs School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/locharbriggs-school-s5937922) | Local Authority |
| [Lochmaben School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/lochmaben-school-s5947820) | Local Authority |
| [Lochrutton School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/lochrutton-school-s5917328) | Local Authority |
| [Lockerbie Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/lockerbie-primary-school-s5948827) | Local Authority |
| [Loreburn School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/loreburn-school-s5936225) | Local Authority |
| [Minnigaff School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/minnigaff-school-s5910226) | Local Authority |
| [Moniaive School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/moniaive-school-s5938023) | Local Authority |
| [Nethermill School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/nethermill-school-s5938228) | Local Authority |
| [New Abbey School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/new-abbey-school-s5930324) | Local Authority |
| [Newington School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/newington-school-s5945224) | Local Authority |
| [Noblehill School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/noblehill-school-s5936322) | Local Authority |
| [North West Community Campus Primary](https://openindex.co.uk/school/north-west-community-campus-primary-s1006827) | Local Authority |
| [Park School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/park-school-s5902223) | Local Authority |
| [Penninghame School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/penninghame-school-s5901529) | Local Authority |
| [Penpont School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/penpont-school-s5938325) | Local Authority |
| [Port William School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/port-william-school-s5901820) | Local Authority |
| [Portpatrick School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/portpatrick-school-s5901723) | Local Authority |
| [Rephad School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/rephad-school-s5902320) | Local Authority |
| [Sandhead School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/sandhead-school-s5901928) | Local Authority |
| [Sanquhar Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/sanquhar-primary-school-s5940427) | Local Authority |
| [Shawhead School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/shawhead-school-s5930421) | Local Authority |
| [Sheuchan School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/sheuchan-school-s5902525) | Local Authority |
| [Springfield Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/springfield-primary-school-s5947227) | Local Authority |
| [Springholm School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/springholm-school-s5917824) | Local Authority |
| [St Andrew's RC School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-andrews-rc-school-s5941121) | Local Authority |
| [St Columba's RC School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-columbas-rc-school-s5945321) | Local Authority |
| [St Joseph's RC School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-josephs-rc-school-s5902428) | Local Authority |
| [St Michael's School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-michaels-school-s5936624) | Local Authority |
| [St Mungo School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-mungo-school-s5947928) | Local Authority |
| [St Teresa's RC School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-teresas-rc-school-s5936721) | Local Authority |
| [Troqueer School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/troqueer-school-s5936829) | Local Authority |
| [Twynholm School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/twynholm-school-s5917921) | Local Authority |
| [Wallace Hall Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/wallace-hall-primary-school-s5941229) | Local Authority |
| [Whithorn School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/whithorn-school-s5903629) | Local Authority |
| [Wigtown Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/wigtown-primary-school-s5902622) | Local Authority |

### Secondary (15) (15)

| School | Type |
| --- | --- |
| [Annan Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/annan-academy-s5948339) | Local Authority |
| [Castle Douglas High School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/castle-douglas-high-school-s5918030) | Local Authority |
| [Dalbeattie High School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/dalbeattie-high-school-s5918138) | Local Authority |
| [Dalry Secondary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/dalry-secondary-school-s5918332) | Local Authority |
| [Douglas Ewart High School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/douglas-ewart-high-school-s5902932) | Local Authority |
| [Dumfries Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/dumfries-academy-s5939038) | Local Authority |
| [Dumfries High School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/dumfries-high-school-s5939232) | Local Authority |
| [Kirkcudbright Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/kirkcudbright-academy-s5918731) | Local Authority |
| [Langholm Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/langholm-academy-s5948533) | Local Authority |
| [Lockerbie Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/lockerbie-academy-s5948630) | Local Authority |
| [North West Community Campus Secondary](https://openindex.co.uk/school/north-west-community-campus-secondary-s1004620) | Local Authority |
| [Sanquhar Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/sanquhar-academy-s5939631) | Local Authority |
| [St Joseph's College](https://openindex.co.uk/school/st-josephs-college-s5941032) | Local Authority |
| [Stranraer Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/stranraer-academy-s5903130) | Local Authority |
| [Wallace Hall Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/wallace-hall-academy-s5939739) | Local Authority |

### All-through (1) (1)

| School | Type |
| --- | --- |
| [Moffat Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/moffat-academy-s5948738) | Local Authority |

### Special (6) (6)

| School | Type |
| --- | --- |
| [Closeburn House](https://openindex.co.uk/school/closeburn-house-s5980348) | Independent school |
| [D&G Primary Central & East Inclusion Hub](https://openindex.co.uk/school/d-and-g-primary-central-and-east-inclusion-hub-s1004840) | Local Authority |
| [D&G Primary West Inclusion Hub](https://openindex.co.uk/school/d-and-g-primary-west-inclusion-hub-s1004859) | Local Authority |
| [D&G Secondary Inclusion Support](https://openindex.co.uk/school/d-and-g-secondary-inclusion-support-s5940842) | Local Authority |
| [Langlands School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/langlands-school-s5940745) | Local Authority |
| [Netherlea School (Formerly ACAD Education)](https://openindex.co.uk/school/netherlea-school-formerly-acad-education-s5980240) | Independent school |

Inspection grades are published only inside each report. No outcome is shown.

Source: Scottish Government, school contact list 31 July 2026.

## More on this place

- [Overview](https://openindex.co.uk/dumfries-and-galloway)
- [Housing](https://openindex.co.uk/dumfries-and-galloway/housing) (8)
- [Crime](https://openindex.co.uk/dumfries-and-galloway/crime) (6)
- [People](https://openindex.co.uk/dumfries-and-galloway/people) (15)
- [Deprivation](https://openindex.co.uk/dumfries-and-galloway/deprivation) (2)
- [Health](https://openindex.co.uk/dumfries-and-galloway/health) (4)
- [Environment](https://openindex.co.uk/dumfries-and-galloway/environment) (5)
- [Transport](https://openindex.co.uk/dumfries-and-galloway/transport) (4)
- [Connectivity](https://openindex.co.uk/dumfries-and-galloway/connectivity) (5)
- [Economy](https://openindex.co.uk/dumfries-and-galloway/economy) (4)
- [Council tax](https://openindex.co.uk/dumfries-and-galloway/council-tax) (2)
- [Elections](https://openindex.co.uk/dumfries-and-galloway/elections) (7)
- [Local services](https://openindex.co.uk/dumfries-and-galloway/services) (1)
- [Sources](https://openindex.co.uk/dumfries-and-galloway/sources) (22)

The same figures as JSON: https://openindex.co.uk/v1/places/S12000006/data?family=education

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