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Queen Margaret Academy

33A Dalmellington Road, Ayr, Ayr, KA7 3TL

Inspected by HM Inspectorate of Education

Secondary

Phase

—

Capacity

—

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Year:

Senior Phase Results

2024-25
Average tariff score
920.8 (similar schools 895.4)
Literacy & numeracy (SCQF 5+)
67.0% (similar schools 66.0%)
Literacy (SCQF 5+)
75.0%
Numeracy (SCQF 5+)
70.0%
Leavers
117

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.

Pupil Demographics

Total Pupils
681

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

Pupil:Teacher Ratio
11.0:1
Teachers (FTE)
65.9

School Information

Type
Local authority secondary school
Phase
Secondary
Religious Character
Roman Catholic

Pupil Ethnicity

Broad categories only (Scottish data)

2023-24
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  • White British: 82.1%
  • White Other: 8.8%
  • Minority Ethnic: 8.4%

82.1%

White British

8.8%

White Other

8.4%

Minority Ethnic

Historical Trends

Contact & Location

01292 612020
qma.mail@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
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33A Dalmellington Road

Ayr, Scotland

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Administrative

Country
Scotland
SEED Code
8236232

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