How many schools are there in East Ayrshire?

There are 54 schools in East Ayrshire listed on FindGreatSchools: 40 primary, 7 secondary and 7 special. Each listing links to a full profile with results, leaver destinations and demographics where published.

Which are the top-rated schools in East Ayrshire?

Under our composite score, St Joseph's Academy is the highest-ranked secondary school in East Ayrshire. The score blends attainment, progress and engagement into one A to F grade, weighted by data completeness. Primary and special schools are listed rather than scored.

Why aren't primary schools in East Ayrshire ranked?

Because Scotland publishes no per-school primary attainment data, so there is nothing to score them on. Secondary schools in East Ayrshire are ranked on the Insight senior phase measures, leaver destinations and progress; primary and special schools are listed A to Z.

The best schools in East Ayrshire

Compare 54 schools in East Ayrshire on one page: the top-rated secondary schools ranked by Highers and National 5 results and our composite score, plus every primary and special school in the area. Top of the list: St Joseph's Academy (secondary).

Local Authority 54 schools

Primary schools

40 primary schools in East Ayrshire, listed A to Z. Scotland publishes no per-school primary results, so they are not ranked. Showing the first 6.

The best schools in East Ayrshire

Annanhill Primary School

Auchinleck Primary School

Bellsbank Primary School

Catrine Primary School

Crosshouse Primary School

Dalmellington Primary School

St Joseph's Academy

Kilmarnock Academy

Stewarton Academy

Grange Academy

Loudoun Academy

Robert Burns Academy

Crosshouse Communication Unit

Hillside School

Lochnorris SLU

Onthank Supported Learning Centre

Park School

Patna Supported Learning Unit

Schools in East Ayrshire: common questions

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