Schools in Dumfries
There are 32 schools in Dumfries on the Scottish Government's official school contact details, including 26 primary and 3 secondary schools, under Dumfries & Galloway local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 14 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Dumfries (26)
- Amisfield SchoolDG1 3LN
- Brownhall SchoolDG1 4TU
- Caerlaverock SchoolDG1 4QU
- Calside SchoolDG1 4HB
- Cargenbridge SchoolDG2 8LL
- Carrutherstown SchoolDG1 4LD
- Collin SchoolDG1 4JE
- Duncow SchoolDG1 1TA
- Dunscore SchoolDG2 0SY
- Georgetown SchoolDG1 4EJ
- Heathhall Primary SchoolDG1 3QZ
- Holywood SchoolDG2 0RF
- Kirkgunzeon SchoolDG2 8LA
- Laurieknowe SchoolDG2 7AJ
- Lincluden SchoolDG2 0PU
- Locharbriggs SchoolDG1 1UW
- Lochrutton SchoolDG2 8NR
- Loreburn SchoolDG1 1EA
- Nethermill SchoolDG1 3NL
- New Abbey SchoolDG2 8BY
- Noblehill SchoolDG1 3HB
- Shawhead SchoolDG2 9SL
- St Andrew's RC SchoolDG1 4EX
- St Michael's SchoolDG1 2LZ
- St Teresa's RC SchoolDG2 0DY
- Troqueer SchoolDG2 7LR
Secondary schools in Dumfries (3)
- Dumfries AcademyDG1 1DD
- Dumfries High SchoolDG1 1PX
- St Joseph's CollegeDG1 4UU
Other phases in Dumfries (3)
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Dumfries?
The Scottish Government's official school contact details lists 32 open schools with a Dumfries address (as of 14 June 2026), including 26 primary and 3 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Dumfries guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Scottish Government's official school contact details, retrieved on 14 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Dumfries?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.