How many pupils does Loanhead Primary School have?

Loanhead Primary School has 241 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Loanhead Primary School is 14.9:1.

Where is Loanhead Primary School?

Loanhead Primary School is located at Loanhead Street, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA1 3AU.

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

Loanhead Primary School

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire · KA1 3AU

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About Loanhead Primary School

Loanhead Primary School is a primary school in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 241 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 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: Loanhead Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 3AU
Phone: 01563 522938
Email: eaLoanhead.PS@eastayrshire.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

241

Pupil roll

16.2

Teachers (FTE)

14.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.1

Avg class size

Pupils by gender109 girls · 132 boys

Additional support needs24% of pupils

English as an additional language6% of pupils

Registered for free school meals100% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (26%)Q5 · least deprived (2%)

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 April 2024

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

Leadership of changeWeak

Learning, teaching and assessmentWeak

Raising attainment and achievementWeak

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionWeak

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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 Loanhead Primary School?: Loanhead Primary School is a primary school in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Loanhead Primary School have?: Loanhead Primary School has 241 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Loanhead Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Loanhead Primary School is 14.9:1.
Where is Loanhead Primary School?: Loanhead Primary School is located at Loanhead Street, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA1 3AU.
How is Loanhead 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 Loanhead Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.