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Kyle Academy

7 Overmills Road, Ayr, Ayr, KA7 3LR

Inspected by HM Inspectorate of Education

Secondary

Phase

—

Capacity

—

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Year:

Senior Phase Results

2024-25
Average tariff score
879.4 (similar schools 1043.6)
Literacy & numeracy (SCQF 5+)
77.0% (similar schools 75.0%)
Literacy (SCQF 5+)
80.0%
Numeracy (SCQF 5+)
80.0%
Leavers
168

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 2024-25

In a positive destination
96.0%

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

Pupil Demographics

Total Pupils
821

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

Pupil:Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
63.8

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

Broad categories only (Scottish data)

2023-24
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  • White British: 90.6%
  • Minority Ethnic: 4.4%
  • White Other: 2.7%

90.6%

White British

4.4%

Minority Ethnic

2.7%

White Other

Historical Trends

Contact & Location

01292 612338
kyle.mail@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
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7 Overmills Road

Ayr, Scotland

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Administrative

Country
Scotland
SEED Code
8238030

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