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Dundee is a city in Scotland where many young people go to school. This article tells you about the different types of schools in Dundee and lists some of them.

As of 2023, Dundee has many schools. There are 9 schools for older students (called secondary schools). Most of these, eight, are run by the government (these are called state schools). One is a private school.

For younger students, there are 38 primary schools. Again, most are state schools (37 of them), and one is private. There is also one special school run by the government for students who need extra help with their learning. All the state schools in Dundee are managed by the Dundee City Council.

Primary Schools in Dundee

Primary schools are for younger children, usually from around age 4 or 5 up to age 11 or 12. In these schools, students learn subjects like reading, writing, and maths.

  • Ancrum Road Primary School
  • Ardler Primary School
  • Ballumbie Primary School
  • Barnhill Primary School
  • Blackness Primary School
  • Camperdown Primary School
  • Claypotts Castle Primary School
  • Clepington Primary School
  • Craigiebarns Primary School
  • Craigowl Primary School
  • Dens Road Primary School
  • Downfield Primary School
  • Eastern Primary School
  • Fintry Primary School
  • Forthill Primary School
  • Glebelands Primary School
  • Longhaugh Primary School
  • Mill of Mains Primary School
  • Our Lady's RC Primary School
  • Rosebank Primary School
  • Rowantree Primary School
  • Sidlaw View Primary School
  • SS Peter and Paul RC Primary School
  • St. Andrew's RC Primary School
  • St. Clement's RC Primary School
  • St. Francis RC Primary School
  • St. Fergus' RC Primary School
  • St. Joseph's RC Primary School
  • St. Mary's RC Primary School
  • St. Ninian's RC Primary School
  • St. Pius RC Primary School
  • Tayview Primary School
  • Victoria Park Primary School

Secondary Schools in Dundee

Secondary schools are for older students, usually from age 11 or 12 up to age 17 or 18. Here, students study a wider range of subjects and prepare for exams that help them go to college, university, or start a job.

  • Baldragon Academy
  • Braeview Academy
  • Craigie High School
  • Grove Academy
  • Harris Academy
  • Morgan Academy
  • St John's RC High School
  • St Paul's RC Academy

Independent Schools

An independent school is a private school. This means it is not run by the government and usually charges fees for students to attend.

  • The High School of Dundee (This school teaches both primary and secondary students.)

Schools for Assisted Learning

An assisted learning school, also known as a special educational needs school, is for students who need extra support with their learning. These schools have special teachers and resources to help every student succeed.

  • Kingspark School
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