How many pupils does Hillside School have?

Hillside School has 67 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Hillside School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Hillside School is 4.4:1.

Where is Hillside School?

Hillside School is located at Barony Campus, Auchinleck Road, East Ayrshire, KA18 1RS.

How is Hillside School inspected?

Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read Hillside School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Hillside School

Auchinleck Road, East Ayrshire · KA18 1RS

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About Hillside School

Hillside School is a special school in Auchinleck Road, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 67 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 4.4:1. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: East Ayrshire →
Town: Auchinleck Road
Phase: Special
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Barony Campus, Auchinleck Road, KA18 1RS
Phone: 01290 427280
Email: eaHillside.Sch@eastayrshire.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

15.2

Teachers (FTE)

4.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender14 girls · 53 boys

Additional support needs100% of pupils

Source: Scottish Government, School Level Summary Statistics 2025(annual pupil & teacher census). Figures are as at census day; small counts may be suppressed.

Education Scotland inspection

Last inspected January 2014

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

This inspection is more than five years old — the school may have changed since. Check the latest report for the current position.

Find the full report on Education Scotland ↗

Source: Education Scotland inspection grades, via Scottish Government (information as at 1 April 2025). Six-point scale: Excellent · Very Good · Good · Satisfactory · Weak · Unsatisfactory.

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hillside School?: Hillside School is a special school in Auchinleck Road, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Hillside School have?: Hillside School has 67 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Hillside School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Hillside School is 4.4:1.
Where is Hillside School?: Hillside School is located at Barony Campus, Auchinleck Road, East Ayrshire, KA18 1RS.
How is Hillside School inspected?: Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read Hillside School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.