How many pupils does Lawthorn Primary School have?

Lawthorn Primary School has 263 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Lawthorn Primary School is 15.8:1.

Where is Lawthorn Primary School?

Lawthorn Primary School is located at Lochlibo Road, Lawthorn, North Ayrshire, KA11 2AY.

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

Lawthorn Primary School

Lawthorn, North Ayrshire · KA11 2AY

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About Lawthorn Primary School

Lawthorn Primary School is a primary school in Lawthorn, North Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 263 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 77% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: North Ayrshire →
Town: Lawthorn
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Lochlibo Road, Lawthorn, KA11 2AY
Phone: 01294 224548
Email: lawthorn@ea.n-ayrshire.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

263

Pupil roll

16.6

Teachers (FTE)

15.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.9

Avg class size

Pupils by gender129 girls · 134 boys

Additional support needs32% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals77% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (12%)Q5 · least deprived (13%)

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 needsGood

The curriculumGood

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 Lawthorn Primary School?: Lawthorn Primary School is a primary school in Lawthorn, North Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Lawthorn Primary School have?: Lawthorn Primary School has 263 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Lawthorn Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Lawthorn Primary School is 15.8:1.
Where is Lawthorn Primary School?: Lawthorn Primary School is located at Lochlibo Road, Lawthorn, North Ayrshire, KA11 2AY.
How is Lawthorn 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 Lawthorn Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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