How many pupils does Ayr Academy have?

Ayr Academy has 504 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Ayr Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Ayr Academy is 10.7:1.

Where is Ayr Academy?

Ayr Academy is located at University Avenue, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA8 0SZ.

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

Ayr Academy

Ayr, South Ayrshire · KA8 0SZ

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About Ayr Academy

Ayr Academy is a secondary school in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 504 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 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: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: University Avenue, Ayr, KA8 0SZ
Phone: 01292 612028
Email: ayr.mail@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

504

Pupil roll

47.3

Teachers (FTE)

10.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender251 girls · 253 boys

Additional support needs66% of pupils

English as an additional language2% of pupils

Roll by stage

100

119

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 November 2024

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 achievementWeak

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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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 Ayr Academy?: Ayr Academy is a secondary school in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Ayr Academy have?: Ayr Academy has 504 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Ayr Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Ayr Academy is 10.7:1.
Where is Ayr Academy?: Ayr Academy is located at University Avenue, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA8 0SZ.
How is Ayr 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 Ayr Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.