How many pupils does Newton Primary School have?

Newton Primary School has 124 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

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

Where is Newton Primary School?

Newton Primary School is located at 175A Russell Drive, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA8 8JL.

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

Newton Primary School

Ayr, South Ayrshire · KA8 8JL

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About Newton Primary School

Newton Primary School is a primary school in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 124 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 9% of pupils have English as an additional language. 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: 175A Russell Drive, Ayr, KA8 8JL
Phone: 01292 612714
Email: newton.mail@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

124

Pupil roll

10.2

Teachers (FTE)

12.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender65 girls · 59 boys

Additional support needs68% of pupils

English as an additional language9% 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 January 2016

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

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsVery Good

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 Newton Primary School?: Newton Primary School is a primary school in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Newton Primary School have?: Newton Primary School has 124 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Newton Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Newton Primary School is 12.2:1.
Where is Newton Primary School?: Newton Primary School is located at 175A Russell Drive, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA8 8JL.
How is Newton 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 Newton Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.