How many pupils does Willowbank School have?

Willowbank School has 111 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Willowbank School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Willowbank School is 4.8:1.

Where is Willowbank School?

Willowbank School is located at Grassyards Road, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA3 7BB.

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

Willowbank School

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire · KA3 7BB

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About Willowbank School

Willowbank School is a special school in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 111 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 4.8:1. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: East Ayrshire →
Town: Kilmarnock
Phase: Special
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Grassyards Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 7BB
Phone: 01563 526115
Email: eaWillowbank.Sch@eastayrshire.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

111

Pupil roll

23.1

Teachers (FTE)

4.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender35 girls · 76 boys

Additional support needs100% of pupils

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (34%)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 2015

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceVery Good

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationVery Good

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 Willowbank School?: Willowbank School is a special school in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Willowbank School have?: Willowbank School has 111 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Willowbank School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Willowbank School is 4.8:1.
Where is Willowbank School?: Willowbank School is located at Grassyards Road, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA3 7BB.
How is Willowbank 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 Willowbank School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.