How many pupils does Mount Carmel Primary School have?

Mount Carmel Primary School has 172 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Mount Carmel Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Mount Carmel Primary School is 15.6:1.

Is Mount Carmel Primary School a denominational school?

Mount Carmel Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is Mount Carmel Primary School?

Mount Carmel Primary School is located at Meiklewood Road, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA3 2EL.

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

Mount Carmel Primary School

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire · KA3 2EL

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About Mount Carmel Primary School

Mount Carmel Primary School is a primary school in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 172 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 3% 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: Roman Catholic
Address: Meiklewood Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 2EL
Phone: 01563 525897
Email: eaMountCarmel.PS@eastayrshire.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

172

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

15.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.6

Avg class size

Pupils by gender99 girls · 73 boys

Additional support needs17% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Registered for free school meals100% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (56%)Q5 · least deprived (9%)

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 February 2017

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

Leadership of changeWeak

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

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 Mount Carmel Primary School?: Mount Carmel Primary School is a primary school in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Mount Carmel Primary School have?: Mount Carmel Primary School has 172 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Mount Carmel Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Mount Carmel Primary School is 15.6:1.
Is Mount Carmel Primary School a denominational school?: Mount Carmel Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is Mount Carmel Primary School?: Mount Carmel Primary School is located at Meiklewood Road, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA3 2EL.
How is Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.