How many pupils does James Hamilton Primary have?

James Hamilton Primary has 375 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at James Hamilton Primary?

The pupil–teacher ratio at James Hamilton Primary is 16.9:1.

Where is James Hamilton Primary?

James Hamilton Primary is located at William McIlvanney Campus, Sutherland Drive, East Ayrshire, KA3 7DF.

How is James Hamilton Primary 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 James Hamilton Primary's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

James Hamilton Primary

Sutherland Drive, East Ayrshire · KA3 7DF

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About James Hamilton Primary

James Hamilton Primary is a primary school in Sutherland Drive, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 375 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.9:1. 1% 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: Sutherland Drive
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: William McIlvanney Campus, Sutherland Drive, KA3 7DF
Phone: 01563 558505
Email: eaJamesHamilton.PS@eastayrshire.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

375

Pupil roll

22.2

Teachers (FTE)

16.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

26.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender188 girls · 187 boys

Additional support needs30% of pupils

English as an additional language1% of pupils

Registered for free school meals100% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (30%)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

Education Scotland inspects a sample of schools each year, so not every school has published quality-indicator grades. No published inspection grades are available for James Hamilton Primary.

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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 James Hamilton Primary?: James Hamilton Primary is a primary school in Sutherland Drive, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does James Hamilton Primary have?: James Hamilton Primary has 375 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at James Hamilton Primary?: The pupil–teacher ratio at James Hamilton Primary is 16.9:1.
Where is James Hamilton Primary?: James Hamilton Primary is located at William McIlvanney Campus, Sutherland Drive, East Ayrshire, KA3 7DF.
How is James Hamilton Primary 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 James Hamilton Primary's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.