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Doon Academy

Dalmellington, East Ayrshire · KA6 7SJ

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About Doon Academy

Doon Academy is a secondary school in Dalmellington, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 239 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 7.9:1. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area
East Ayrshire →
Town
Dalmellington
Phase
Secondary
Type
Local Authority
Denomination
Non-denominational
Address
Ayr Road, Dalmellington, KA6 7SJ
Phone
01292 550521

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025
239
Pupil roll
30.2
Teachers (FTE)
7.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
Pupils by gender109 girls · 130 boys
Additional support needs55% of pupils

Roll by stage

S1
30
S2
63
S3
52
S4
47
S5
29
S6
18

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 December 2023

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory
Raising attainment and achievementWeak

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 Doon Academy?
Doon Academy is a secondary school in Dalmellington, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Doon Academy have?
Doon Academy has 239 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Doon Academy?
The pupil–teacher ratio at Doon Academy is 7.9:1.
Where is Doon Academy?
Doon Academy is located at Ayr Road, Dalmellington, East Ayrshire, KA6 7SJ.
How is Doon Academy 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 Doon Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.