How many pupils does Belmont Academy have?

Belmont Academy has 1,163 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Belmont Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Belmont Academy is 13.4:1.

Where is Belmont Academy?

Belmont Academy is located at Nursery Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7 2PG.

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

Belmont Academy

Ayr, South Ayrshire · KA7 2PG

Not ratedSecondaryLocal Authority

About Belmont Academy

Belmont Academy is a secondary school in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 1,163 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 1% 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: Nursery Road, Ayr, KA7 2PG
Phone: 01292 612054
Email: belmont.mail@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,163

Pupil roll

86.7

Teachers (FTE)

13.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender523 girls · 640 boys

Additional support needs44% of pupils

English as an additional language1% of pupils

Roll by stage

195

219

216

220

173

140

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (20%)Q5 · least deprived (26%)

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 December 2019

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 assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionVery 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 Belmont Academy?: Belmont Academy is a secondary school in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Belmont Academy have?: Belmont Academy has 1,163 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Belmont Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Belmont Academy is 13.4:1.
Where is Belmont Academy?: Belmont Academy is located at Nursery Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7 2PG.
How is Belmont 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 Belmont Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.