How many pupils does Dalmellington Primary School have?

Dalmellington Primary School has 83 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Dalmellington Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Dalmellington Primary School is 8.8:1.

Where is Dalmellington Primary School?

Dalmellington Primary School is located at Ayr Road, Dalmellington, East Ayrshire, KA6 7SJ.

How is Dalmellington Primary 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 Dalmellington Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Dalmellington Primary School

Dalmellington, East Ayrshire · KA6 7SJ

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About Dalmellington Primary School

Dalmellington Primary School is a primary school in Dalmellington, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 83 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 8.8:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 100% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: East Ayrshire →
Town: Dalmellington
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Ayr Road, Dalmellington, KA6 7SJ
Phone: 01292 550364
Email: eaDalmellington.PS@eastayrshire.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

9.4

Teachers (FTE)

8.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

16.6

Avg class size

Pupils by gender35 girls · 48 boys

Additional support needs31% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals100% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (69%)Q5 · least deprived (0%)

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 September 2011

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

Improvements in performanceVery Good

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationVery Good

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 Dalmellington Primary School?: Dalmellington Primary School is a primary school in Dalmellington, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Dalmellington Primary School have?: Dalmellington Primary School has 83 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Dalmellington Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Dalmellington Primary School is 8.8:1.
Where is Dalmellington Primary School?: Dalmellington Primary School is located at Ayr Road, Dalmellington, East Ayrshire, KA6 7SJ.
How is Dalmellington Primary 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 Dalmellington Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.