How many pupils does Queen Margaret Academy have?

Queen Margaret Academy has 760 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Queen Margaret Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Queen Margaret Academy is 10.7:1.

Is Queen Margaret Academy a denominational school?

Queen Margaret Academy is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is Queen Margaret Academy?

Queen Margaret Academy is located at 33A Dalmellington Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7 3TL.

How is Queen Margaret Academy 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 Queen Margaret Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Queen Margaret Academy

Ayr, South Ayrshire · KA7 3TL

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About Queen Margaret Academy

Queen Margaret Academy is a secondary school in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 760 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 8% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: South Ayrshire →
Town: Ayr
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: 33A Dalmellington Road, Ayr, KA7 3TL
Phone: 01292 612020
Email: qma.mail@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

760

Pupil roll

71.2

Teachers (FTE)

10.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender353 girls · 407 boys

Additional support needs59% of pupils

English as an additional language8% of pupils

Roll by stage

142

145

140

146

102

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (32%)Q5 · least deprived (8%)

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 November 2016

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

Leadership of changeWeak

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementGood

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 Queen Margaret Academy?: Queen Margaret Academy is a secondary school in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Queen Margaret Academy have?: Queen Margaret Academy has 760 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Queen Margaret Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Queen Margaret Academy is 10.7:1.
Is Queen Margaret Academy a denominational school?: Queen Margaret Academy is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is Queen Margaret Academy?: Queen Margaret Academy is located at 33A Dalmellington Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7 3TL.
How is Queen Margaret Academy 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 Queen Margaret Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.