How many pupils does Prestwick Academy have?

Prestwick Academy has 1,126 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Prestwick Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Prestwick Academy is 13.6:1.

Where is Prestwick Academy?

Prestwick Academy is located at 15 Newdykes Road, Prestwick, South Ayrshire, KA9 2LB.

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

Prestwick Academy

Prestwick, South Ayrshire · KA9 2LB

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About Prestwick Academy

Prestwick Academy is a secondary school in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 1,126 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 2% 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: Prestwick
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 15 Newdykes Road, Prestwick, KA9 2LB
Phone: 01292 477121
Email: prestwick.mail@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,126

Pupil roll

82.7

Teachers (FTE)

13.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender565 girls · 561 boys

Additional support needs48% of pupils

English as an additional language2% of pupils

Roll by stage

199

180

239

202

183

123

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (8%)Q5 · least deprived (19%)

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 February 2020

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

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 Prestwick Academy?: Prestwick Academy is a secondary school in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Prestwick Academy have?: Prestwick Academy has 1,126 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Prestwick Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Prestwick Academy is 13.6:1.
Where is Prestwick Academy?: Prestwick Academy is located at 15 Newdykes Road, Prestwick, South Ayrshire, KA9 2LB.
How is Prestwick 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 Prestwick Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.