How many pupils does Forehill Primary School have?

Forehill Primary School has 463 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Forehill Primary School is 16.4:1.

Where is Forehill Primary School?

Forehill Primary School is located at 24 Cessnock Place, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7 3HR.

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

Forehill Primary School

Ayr, South Ayrshire · KA7 3HR

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About Forehill Primary School

Forehill Primary School is a primary school in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 463 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 75% 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: 24 Cessnock Place, Ayr, KA7 3HR
Phone: 01292 612461
Email: forehill.mail@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

463

Pupil roll

28.2

Teachers (FTE)

16.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender233 girls · 230 boys

Additional support needs28% of pupils

Registered for free school meals75% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (5%)Q5 · least deprived (24%)

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 2020

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentVery Good

Raising attainment and achievementVery 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 Forehill Primary School?: Forehill Primary School is a primary school in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Forehill Primary School have?: Forehill Primary School has 463 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Forehill Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Forehill Primary School is 16.4:1.
Where is Forehill Primary School?: Forehill Primary School is located at 24 Cessnock Place, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7 3HR.
How is Forehill 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 Forehill Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.