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St Sophia's Primary School

Galston, East Ayrshire · KA4 8BN

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About St Sophia's Primary School

St Sophia's Primary School is a primary school in Galston, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 74 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 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
Galston
Phase
Primary
Type
Local Authority
Denomination
Roman Catholic
Address
Nelville Drive, Galston, KA4 8BN
Phone
01563 820521

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025
74
Pupil roll
6
Teachers (FTE)
12.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
18.5
Avg class size
Pupils by gender39 girls · 35 boys
Additional support needs34% of pupils
English as an additional language0% of pupils
Registered for free school meals100% of pupils

Roll by stage

P1
11
P2
10
P3
11
P4
10
P5
12
P6
9
P7
11

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 November 2019

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood
Raising attainment and achievementGood

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

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 St Sophia's Primary School?
St Sophia's Primary School is a primary school in Galston, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Sophia's Primary School have?
St Sophia's Primary School has 74 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Sophia's Primary School?
The pupil–teacher ratio at St Sophia's Primary School is 12.3:1.
Is St Sophia's Primary School a denominational school?
St Sophia's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Sophia's Primary School?
St Sophia's Primary School is located at Nelville Drive, Galston, East Ayrshire, KA4 8BN.
How is St Sophia's 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 St Sophia's Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.