There are 34 primary schools in West Dunbartonshire, attended by about 9,000 pupils. Major changes have occurred in primary education in recent years, with the introduction of the 5-14 programme which aims to achieve continuity and progression in all areas of the primary school curriculum, and create a smooth transition from primary to secondary school.
We aim to create a safe and happy environment which allows all pupils to achieve their full potential. This is achieved through the broad and balanced Curriculum for Excellence, taking account of the needs and abilities of each individual pupil, and allowing them to develop at their own rate intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally.
The 5-14 curriculum is divided into five broad curricular areas: language, mathematics, environmental studies, expressive arts and religious and moral education.
The aim of the 5-14 programme has been to promote the teaching of a broad, coherent and balanced curriculum that offers all pupils continuity and progression as they move through school.
Establishments in West Dunbartonshire
Performance, Policy and Procedures and Service Standards
The performance of West Dunbartonshire's schools can be viewed at the Scottish Government's Scottish Schools Online website: www.scottishschoolsonline.gov.uk
The information on each school available on this website includes:
- numbers of pupils
- exam results
- destinations of school leavers.
This website also gives you access to school inspection reports from Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education (HMIe) once you have searched for a school by local authority. Schools can also provide information on the performance of individual children directly to parents.
The following documents are West Dunbartonshire Council's Policies and Procedures which have recently been updated.
PDF File: Policy and Procedure 5.12 - Access to pupil's records (128 KB).
PDF File: Policy and Procedure 5.15 - School Transport (264 KB).
PDF File: Policy and Procedure 5.17 - School Uniform Policy (76 KB).
West Dunbartonshire Council's Primary School Service Standards outline what we aim to achieve. Please note this document is designed to be viewed in printed format. A easy view word format is also available on request.
PDF File: West Dunbartonshire Council Primary School Service Standards (268 KB)
Please feel free to contact the Educational Services Policy and Research Section about any specific Education policies. We make every effort to supply the most up to date and current information possible. If you feel any area of the Education website requires development please contact the Policy and Research section:
ecspru@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
