How many pupils does Shortlees Primary School have?

Shortlees Primary School has 323 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Shortlees Primary School is 15.2:1.

Where is Shortlees Primary School?

Shortlees Primary School is located at Blacksyke Avenue, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA1 4SR.

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

Shortlees Primary School

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire · KA1 4SR

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About Shortlees Primary School

Shortlees Primary School is a primary school in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 323 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 7% 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: Blacksyke Avenue, Kilmarnock, KA1 4SR
Phone: 01563 523817
Email: eaShortlees.PS@eastayrshire.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

323

Pupil roll

21.2

Teachers (FTE)

15.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.1

Avg class size

Pupils by gender148 girls · 175 boys

Additional support needs42% of pupils

English as an additional language7% 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 November 2024

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

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 Shortlees Primary School?: Shortlees Primary School is a primary school in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Shortlees Primary School have?: Shortlees Primary School has 323 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Shortlees Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Shortlees Primary School is 15.2:1.
Where is Shortlees Primary School?: Shortlees Primary School is located at Blacksyke Avenue, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA1 4SR.
How is Shortlees 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 Shortlees Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.