How many private schools are in Dumfries and Galloway?

Dumfries and Galloway has 3 private and independent schools listed on School Atlas — 0 prep schools and 3 senior schools. Each profile shows fees, the latest ISI or Ofsted inspection grade, scholarship and bursary information, and entry requirements.

What's the difference between a prep school and a senior school?

Prep (preparatory) schools educate children roughly aged 4-13 and prepare them for entrance exams to senior independent schools. Senior independent schools typically start at 11+ or 13+ and run through to sixth form. Many groups offer both phases on a single site.

How do I compare fees at private schools in Dumfries and Galloway?

Each private school profile on School Atlas lists current annual fees by phase (day and, where applicable, boarding) plus any scholarships, bursaries and means-tested support. The free Fee Comparison and Fee Projections tools let you compare across schools or model fee inflation over time.

Private Schools in Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries and Galloway has 3 private and independent schools — 0 prep and 3 senior. Schools below are ranked by latest inspection grade (ISI for ISC members, Ofsted for non-ISC independents) with pupil count as the tie-break. Click any school for fees, inspection history and entry requirements.

Senior Independent Schools in Dumfries and Galloway

3 schools

Senior independent schools typically start at 11+ or 13+ and run through to sixth form, with many offering boarding alongside day places.

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Closeburn House

IndependentSecondary

Good

Common Thread School (Dumfries and Kilmarnock)

IndependentAll-through

Satisfactory

Netherlea School (Formerly ACAD Education)

IndependentSpecial School

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Satisfactory

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