How many pupils does St Joseph's Academy have?

St Joseph's Academy has 661 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's Academy is 13:1.

Is St Joseph's Academy a denominational school?

St Joseph's Academy is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Joseph's Academy?

St Joseph's Academy is located at Grassyards Road, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA3 7SL.

How is St Joseph's Academy 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 Joseph's Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

St Joseph's Academy

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire · KA3 7SL

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About St Joseph's Academy

St Joseph's Academy is a secondary school in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 661 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13:1. 4% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: East Ayrshire →
Town: Kilmarnock
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: Grassyards Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 7SL
Phone: 01563 527197/526144
Email: eaStJosephs.Ac@eastayrshire.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

661

Pupil roll

50.8

Teachers (FTE)

13:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender362 girls · 299 boys

Additional support needs38% of pupils

English as an additional language4% of pupils

Roll by stage

118

119

132

121

107

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (41%)Q5 · least deprived (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 October 2019

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

Leadership of changeSatisfactory

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionSatisfactory

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 St Joseph's Academy?: St Joseph's Academy is a secondary school in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Joseph's Academy have?: St Joseph's Academy has 661 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's Academy is 13:1.
Is St Joseph's Academy a denominational school?: St Joseph's Academy is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Joseph's Academy?: St Joseph's Academy is located at Grassyards Road, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA3 7SL.
How is St Joseph's Academy 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 Joseph's Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.