How many pupils does Alloway Primary School have?

Alloway Primary School has 381 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Alloway Primary School is 17.7:1.

Where is Alloway Primary School?

Alloway Primary School is located at 16 Doonholm Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7 4QQ.

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

Alloway Primary School

Ayr, South Ayrshire · KA7 4QQ

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About Alloway Primary School

Alloway Primary School is a primary school in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 381 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 2% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: South Ayrshire →
Town: Ayr
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 16 Doonholm Road, Ayr, KA7 4QQ
Phone: 01292 612490
Email: alloway.mail@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

381

Pupil roll

21.5

Teachers (FTE)

17.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

27.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender190 girls · 191 boys

Additional support needs29% of pupils

English as an additional language2% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (1%)Q5 · least deprived (62%)

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 January 2025

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

Leadership of changeVery Good

Learning, teaching and assessmentVery Good

Raising attainment and achievementVery Good

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionVery Good

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 Alloway Primary School?: Alloway Primary School is a primary school in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Alloway Primary School have?: Alloway Primary School has 381 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Alloway Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Alloway Primary School is 17.7:1.
Where is Alloway Primary School?: Alloway Primary School is located at 16 Doonholm Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7 4QQ.
How is Alloway 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 Alloway Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.