How many pupils does Braehead Primary School have?

Braehead Primary School has 174 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Braehead Primary School is 10.9:1.

Where is Braehead Primary School?

Braehead Primary School is located at 15A Gould Street, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA8 9PJ.

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

Braehead Primary School

Ayr, South Ayrshire · KA8 9PJ

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About Braehead Primary School

Braehead Primary School is a primary school in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 174 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 85% are registered for free school meals. 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: 15A Gould Street, Ayr, KA8 9PJ
Phone: 01292 612713
Email: braehead.mail@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

174

Pupil roll

15.9

Teachers (FTE)

10.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

19.3

Avg class size

Pupils by gender89 girls · 85 boys

Additional support needs65% of pupils

Registered for free school meals85% of pupils

Roll by stage

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 September 2017

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

Leadership of changeWeak

Learning, teaching and assessmentWeak

Raising attainment and achievementWeak

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionSatisfactory

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 Braehead Primary School?: Braehead Primary School is a primary school in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Braehead Primary School have?: Braehead Primary School has 174 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Braehead Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Braehead Primary School is 10.9:1.
Where is Braehead Primary School?: Braehead Primary School is located at 15A Gould Street, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA8 9PJ.
How is Braehead 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 Braehead Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.