How many pupils does Darvel Primary School have?

Darvel Primary School has 245 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Darvel Primary School is 17.1:1.

Where is Darvel Primary School?

Darvel Primary School is located at Campbell Street East, Darvel, East Ayrshire, KA17 0BP.

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

Darvel Primary School

Darvel, East Ayrshire · KA17 0BP

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About Darvel Primary School

Darvel Primary School is a primary school in Darvel, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 245 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 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: Darvel
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Campbell Street East, Darvel, KA17 0BP
Phone: 01560 320257
Email: eaDarvel.PS@eastayrshire.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

245

Pupil roll

14.3

Teachers (FTE)

17.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender117 girls · 128 boys

Additional support needs31% of pupils

Registered for free school meals100% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (9%)Q5 · least deprived (13%)

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 March 2017

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

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

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 Darvel Primary School?: Darvel Primary School is a primary school in Darvel, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Darvel Primary School have?: Darvel Primary School has 245 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Darvel Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Darvel Primary School is 17.1:1.
Where is Darvel Primary School?: Darvel Primary School is located at Campbell Street East, Darvel, East Ayrshire, KA17 0BP.
How is Darvel 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 Darvel Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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