How many pupils does St John's Primary School have?

St John's Primary School has 222 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St John's Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St John's Primary School is 13.2:1.

Is St John's Primary School a denominational school?

St John's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St John's Primary School?

St John's Primary School is located at 2A Whitletts Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA8 0JB.

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

St John's Primary School

Ayr, South Ayrshire · KA8 0JB

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About St John's Primary School

St John's Primary School is a primary school in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 222 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 10% of pupils have English as an additional language. 71% 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: Roman Catholic
Address: 2A Whitletts Road, Ayr, KA8 0JB
Phone: 01292 612711
Email: stjohns.mail@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

222

Pupil roll

16.8

Teachers (FTE)

13.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

22.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender108 girls · 114 boys

Additional support needs60% of pupils

English as an additional language10% of pupils

Registered for free school meals71% 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 June 2018

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

Raising attainment and achievementVery Good

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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 St John's Primary School?: St John's Primary School is a primary school in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St John's Primary School have?: St John's Primary School has 222 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St John's Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St John's Primary School is 13.2:1.
Is St John's Primary School a denominational school?: St John's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St John's Primary School?: St John's Primary School is located at 2A Whitletts Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA8 0JB.
How is St John's 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 St John's Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.