Back

Ayr Academy

University Avenue, Ayr, Ayr, KA8 0SZ

Inspected by HM Inspectorate of Education

Secondary

Phase

—

Capacity

—

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 Highers and National 5s.

Year:

Senior Phase Results

2024-25
Average tariff score
530.2 (similar schools 567.6)
Literacy & numeracy (SCQF 5+)
54.0% (similar schools 50.0%)
Literacy (SCQF 5+)
56.0%
Numeracy (SCQF 5+)
59.0%
Leavers
121

Scottish leaver measures (S4–S6) from Insight. "Similar schools" is the virtual comparator: pupils elsewhere in Scotland matched on background and prior attainment. SCQF 5 is broadly National 5 level.

Destinations

School leavers 2022-23

In a positive destination
100.0%

Education, training or employment nine months after leaving (Scottish Government). Not comparable with the English sustained-destination measure.

Pupil Demographics

2023-24
Total Pupils
532
ASN
67.1%
FSM Eligible
35.3%

*Financial data not available for 2024-25 — showing 2023-24

Pupil:Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
46.9

School Information

Type
Local authority secondary school
Phase
Secondary
Religious Character
Non-denominational

Pupil Ethnicity

Broad categories only (Scottish data)

2023-24
Loading chart
  • White British: 93.6%
  • Minority Ethnic: 2.8%
  • White Other: 2.6%

93.6%

White British

2.8%

Minority Ethnic

2.6%

White Other

Historical Trends

Contact & Location

01292 612028
ayr.mail@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Visit website (opens in new tab)

University Avenue

Ayr, Scotland

Open in full map

Administrative

Country
Scotland
SEED Code
8235538

Common questions about Ayr Academy

Explore schools in South Ayrshire

Often compared with

Parents weighing up Ayr Academy usually look at the nearest secondary schools too. Put them side by side on results, inspection and intake.

Schools like this

The nearest secondary schools to Ayr Academy

Kyle Academy

Education Scotland
Score
C64
Type
Local authority secondary school
Phase
Secondary
Location
Ayr, KA7 3LR
Distance
0.7km away

Belmont Academy

Education Scotland
Score
C64
Type
Local authority secondary school
Phase
Secondary
Location
Ayr, KA7 2PG
Distance
1.7km away

South Ayrshire Council Virtual School

Education Scotland
Type
Local authority secondary school
Phase
Secondary
Location
Ayr, KA7 1DR
Distance
1.9km away

Queen Margaret Academy

Education Scotland
Score
C64
Type
Local authority secondary school
Phase
Secondary
Location
Ayr, KA7 3TL
Distance
2.0km away

Prestwick Academy

Education Scotland
Score
C67
Type
Local authority secondary school
Phase
Secondary
Location
Prestwick, KA9 2LB
Distance
4.8km away

Marr College

Education Scotland
Score
C67
Type
Local authority secondary school
Phase
Secondary
Location
Troon, KA10 7AB
Distance
10.2km away