How many pupils does Girvan Academy have?

Girvan Academy has 501 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Girvan Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Girvan Academy is 9.7:1.

Where is Girvan Academy?

Girvan Academy is located at 62 The Avenue, Girvan, South Ayrshire, KA26 9DW.

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

Girvan Academy

Girvan, South Ayrshire · KA26 9DW

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About Girvan Academy

Girvan Academy is a secondary school in Girvan, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 501 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 9.7:1. 3% 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: Girvan
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 62 The Avenue, Girvan, KA26 9DW
Phone: 01465 716816
Email: girvan.mail@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

501

Pupil roll

51.6

Teachers (FTE)

9.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender253 girls · 248 boys

Additional support needs45% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Roll by stage

113

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 December 2023

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

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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 Girvan Academy?: Girvan Academy is a secondary school in Girvan, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Girvan Academy have?: Girvan Academy has 501 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Girvan Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Girvan Academy is 9.7:1.
Where is Girvan Academy?: Girvan Academy is located at 62 The Avenue, Girvan, South Ayrshire, KA26 9DW.
How is Girvan 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 Girvan Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.