Dumfries High School - Official

Dumfries High School - Official Dumfries High School is a 6 year comprehensive school with a school roll of around 800 pupils. The School is well equipped and well staffed.

It is situated in a residential area of Dumfries, adjacent to the David Keswick Athletic Centre, which provides excellent facilities both for the school and the local community. Dumfries High School has been located on this site since 1961, and has been expanded and improved throughout the period since. We have excellent facilities, particularly in Music, Physical Education, Science, Computing and

Technical Education and number of classrooms across the school are equipped with Smartboards. As part of the continuing improvement of our facilities the school has been rewired and several new roofs have been erected. A number of areas of the school have been re-painted. It is appreciated that the quality of education offered in any school, regardless of the facilities available, is heavily dependent on the quality of the teaching staff. The school enjoys a very dedicated, professional staff who have built up an excellent relationship with the pupils in their care and who consequently expect to achieve high standards, not only in academic achievement but in all areas such as respect for self and others and in social behaviour. We expect our pupils to work hard and give of their best at all times. We therefore place great emphasis on the highest possible achievement in whatever they do. We seek to encourage regard for moral values, to promote self-respect and to instil respect for others

We believe our school should be a place where the children enjoy their schooling; where they can work and develop in atmosphere of happiness, security and order; where they can be relaxed and confident in their relationships Finally we hope that when pupils leave Dumfries High School they will be well equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary for them to take their place in society.

Well done Mia 👏👏
01/09/2026

Well done Mia 👏👏

Well done to Joe, Callan, Cameron and Angus 👏👏
01/09/2026

Well done to Joe, Callan, Cameron and Angus 👏👏

On Friday of last week the new Dumfries High building was officially opened. Funders and stakeholders enjoyed guided tou...
31/08/2026

On Friday of last week the new Dumfries High building was officially opened. Funders and stakeholders enjoyed guided tours by senior phase pupils and heard from our young people how much they are enjoying being in our state of the art new school.

During the school holidays, Denzel K S3 completed all 3 peaks in the uk. Ben Nevis (Scotland), Scafell Pike (England) an...
31/08/2026

During the school holidays, Denzel K S3 completed all 3 peaks in the uk. Ben Nevis (Scotland), Scafell Pike (England) and Snowdon (wales). They weren’t completed in 24 hours but were all completed through out the holidays in preparation for doing the 24 hour challenge next year.
Well done Denzel and good luck for next year

Looking forward to welcoming all P7 pupils and their parents and carers to our P7 Open Evening on 28th September.
25/08/2026

Looking forward to welcoming all P7 pupils and their parents and carers to our P7 Open Evening on 28th September.

Congratulations and good luck to Cole (S2) who flies out to Belgium this week to represent Scotland Under 15s. 👏👏👏👏👏
23/08/2026

Congratulations and good luck to Cole (S2) who flies out to Belgium this week to represent Scotland Under 15s. 👏👏👏👏👏

Looking forward to our first full week in the company of our new S1s. What a smart looking bunch! 💚💛🖤
23/08/2026

Looking forward to our first full week in the company of our new S1s. What a smart looking bunch! 💚💛🖤

Junior Prizegiving (Part One)As thoughts turn to our return to school (eek!), we are delighted to share some images form...
18/08/2026

Junior Prizegiving (Part One)

As thoughts turn to our return to school (eek!), we are delighted to share some images form our junior prizegiving ceremony held before the summer break.

Following an entertaining and thought-provoking speech, prizes were awarded on the night for academic and wider achievement by our guest of honour - former pupil and Olympic curler - Fay Henderson. Our outgoing School Captains Deya and Lucy closed the evening by sharing their thoughts on life at Dumfries High.

Well done to all!

Junior Prizegiving (Part Two)
18/08/2026

Junior Prizegiving (Part Two)

Congratulations to Munro on being selected to play for Scotland Under 18s this weekend. 👏👏👏
08/08/2026

Congratulations to Munro on being selected to play for Scotland Under 18s this weekend. 👏👏👏

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
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