How many pupils does Heathfield Primary School have?

Heathfield Primary School has 435 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Heathfield Primary School is 12.2:1.

Where is Heathfield Primary School?

Heathfield Primary School is located at Heathfield Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA8 9DR.

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

Heathfield Primary School

Ayr, South Ayrshire · KA8 9DR

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About Heathfield Primary School

Heathfield Primary School is a primary school in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 435 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 4% of pupils have English as an additional language. 77% 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: Heathfield Road, Ayr, KA8 9DR
Phone: 01292 612123
Email: heathfield.mail@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

435

Pupil roll

35.7

Teachers (FTE)

12.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

17.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender196 girls · 239 boys

Additional support needs43% of pupils

English as an additional language4% of pupils

Registered for free school meals77% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (18%)Q5 · least deprived (9%)

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 2010

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceVery Good

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationVery 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 Heathfield Primary School?: Heathfield Primary School is a primary school in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Heathfield Primary School have?: Heathfield Primary School has 435 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Heathfield Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Heathfield Primary School is 12.2:1.
Where is Heathfield Primary School?: Heathfield Primary School is located at Heathfield Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA8 9DR.
How is Heathfield 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 Heathfield Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.