Dumfries High School
Dumfries High School is situated in a residential area of Marchmount in Dumfries, Scotland. It has been on this site since 1961, and has been expanded and improved since. It is adjacent to the David Keswick Athletic Centre, which provides sporting facilities both for the school and the local community. It is one of Dumfries' 4 high schools.
Dumfries High School | |
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Address | |
Marchmount , DG1 1PX | |
Coordinates | 55.075°N 3.595°W |
Information | |
Headteacher | Philip Cubbon |
Grades | S1-6 |
Age range | 11-18 |
Number of students | 752 pupils and students |
Colour(s) | Green, black, yellow |
Website | www |

Head of School, Phil Cubbon.
The headteacher of Dumfries High School is Philip Cubbon.[1][2]
Events
- Dumfries High School is given £33.5 million to build a new school.[3][4]
- Teacher Caroline Grieve faked more than 50 National 5 exam results, resulting in her getting reprimanded for 6 months, but avoiding getting laid off.[5][6]
Notable former pupils
- Billy Houliston, international footballer[7]
- William Wilson (goalkeeper)
- Calvin Harris, pop artist.[8]
References
- Kobzar, Elina (1 November 2022). "New school proposals to go on display". Daily Record. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- "Dumfries High School - Dumfries and Galloway Council". www.dumgal.gov.uk. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- Temlett, Stephen (29 December 2022). "New high school construction plans to change". Daily Record. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- "Dumfries High School building at the 'end of life'". BBC News. 28 October 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- Mason, Callum (27 August 2023). "Teacher who falsified exam results avoids being struck off". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- News, S. T. V. "Teacher 'falsified exam grades which were sent to SQA'". STV News. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
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has generic name (help) - "QosFC: Legends - Billy Houliston". qosfc.com. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- "From bedroom to Billboard". The Herald. Glasgow. 29 July 2015.
External links
- Dumfries High School
- Dumfries and Galloway Council, School Services; Dumfries High School information page
- Dumfries High School's page on Scottish Schools Online

Emblem of Dumfries High School
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