How many pupils does Hillhead Primary School have?

Hillhead Primary School has 209 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Hillhead Primary School is 14.5:1.

Where is Hillhead Primary School?

Hillhead Primary School is located at 2 Kilmaurs Road, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA3 1QJ.

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

Hillhead Primary School

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire · KA3 1QJ

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About Hillhead Primary School

Hillhead Primary School is a primary school in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 209 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 6% 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: Kilmarnock
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 2 Kilmaurs Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 1QJ
Phone: 01563 521504
Email: eaHillhead.PS@eastayrshire.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

209

Pupil roll

14.4

Teachers (FTE)

14.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender123 girls · 86 boys

Additional support needs35% of pupils

English as an additional language6% of pupils

Registered for free school meals100% of pupils

Roll by stage

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 October 2017

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

Leadership of changeSatisfactory

Learning, teaching and assessmentWeak

Raising attainment and achievementWeak

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionWeak

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 Hillhead Primary School?: Hillhead Primary School is a primary school in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Hillhead Primary School have?: Hillhead Primary School has 209 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Hillhead Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Hillhead Primary School is 14.5:1.
Where is Hillhead Primary School?: Hillhead Primary School is located at 2 Kilmaurs Road, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA3 1QJ.
How is Hillhead 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 Hillhead Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.