How many pupils does Doonfoot Primary School have?

Doonfoot Primary School has 365 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Doonfoot Primary School is 12.9:1.

Where is Doonfoot Primary School?

Doonfoot Primary School is located at 29A Abotts Way, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7 4HJ.

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

Doonfoot Primary School

Ayr, South Ayrshire · KA7 4HJ

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About Doonfoot Primary School

Doonfoot Primary School is a primary school in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 365 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 3% of pupils have English as an additional language. 76% 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: 29A Abotts Way, Ayr, KA7 4HJ
Phone: 01292 612702
Email: doonfoot.mail@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

365

Pupil roll

28.4

Teachers (FTE)

12.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

20.3

Avg class size

Pupils by gender166 girls · 199 boys

Additional support needs41% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Registered for free school meals76% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (6%)Q5 · least deprived (35%)

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 2025

Education Scotland inspects a sample of schools each year, so not every school has published quality-indicator grades. Doonfoot Primary School was last visited in February 2025.

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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 Doonfoot Primary School?: Doonfoot Primary School is a primary school in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Doonfoot Primary School have?: Doonfoot Primary School has 365 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Doonfoot Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Doonfoot Primary School is 12.9:1.
Where is Doonfoot Primary School?: Doonfoot Primary School is located at 29A Abotts Way, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7 4HJ.
How is Doonfoot 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 Doonfoot Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.