How many pupils does Loudoun Academy have?

Loudoun Academy has 847 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Loudoun Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Loudoun Academy is 11.7:1.

Where is Loudoun Academy?

Loudoun Academy is located at Glasgow Road, Galston, East Ayrshire, KA4 8PD.

How is Loudoun 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 Loudoun Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Loudoun Academy

Galston, East Ayrshire · KA4 8PD

Not ratedSecondaryLocal Authority

About Loudoun Academy

Loudoun Academy is a secondary school in Galston, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 847 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 1% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: East Ayrshire →
Town: Galston
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Glasgow Road, Galston, KA4 8PD
Phone: 01563 820061
Email: eaLoudoun.Ac@eastayrshire.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

847

Pupil roll

72.4

Teachers (FTE)

11.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender411 girls · 436 boys

Additional support needs37% of pupils

English as an additional language1% of pupils

Roll by stage

140

173

174

160

136

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (28%)Q5 · least deprived (4%)

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 2009

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

Improvements in performanceSatisfactory

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationSatisfactory

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 Loudoun Academy?: Loudoun Academy is a secondary school in Galston, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Loudoun Academy have?: Loudoun Academy has 847 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Loudoun Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Loudoun Academy is 11.7:1.
Where is Loudoun Academy?: Loudoun Academy is located at Glasgow Road, Galston, East Ayrshire, KA4 8PD.
How is Loudoun 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 Loudoun Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.