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Best Schools in North Ayrshire

58 schools ranked by Ofsted Rating

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Schools in North Ayrshire ranked

1

Abbey Primary School

KA13 7HD
Primary
Local Authority
2

Annick Primary School

KA11 1BQ
Primary
Local Authority
3

Ardeer Primary School

KA20 3LZ
Primary
Local Authority
4

Ardrossan Academy

KA22 8AR
Secondary
Local Authority
5

Arran High School

KA27 8NG
Secondary
Local Authority
6

Auchenharvie Academy

KA20 3JW
Secondary
Local Authority
7

Beith Primary School

KA15 1AZ
Primary
Local Authority
8

Blacklands Primary School

KA13 6JJ
Primary
Local Authority
9

Brodick Primary School

KA27 8DW
Primary
Local Authority
10

Caledonia Primary School

KA21 5AF
Primary
Local Authority
11

Castlepark Primary School

KA12 9LQ
Primary
Local Authority
12

Corrie Primary School

KA27 8JP
Primary
Local Authority
13

Corsehill Primary School

KA13 7GW
Primary
Local Authority
14

Cumbrae Primary School

KA28 0BB
Primary
Local Authority
15

Dalry Primary School

KA24 5DR
Primary
Local Authority
16

Dreghorn Primary School

KA11 4AP
Primary
Local Authority
17

Dykesmains Primary School

KA21 6EX
Primary
Local Authority
18

Elderbank Primary School

KA11 1LA
Primary
Local Authority
19

Fairlie Primary School

KA29 0BW
Primary
Local Authority
20

Garnock Community Campus

KA14 3BF
All-through
Local Authority
21

Gateside Primary School

KA15 2LF
Primary
Local Authority
22

Glebe Primary School

KA12 0DQ
Primary
Local Authority
23

Glencairn Primary School

KA20 3HQ
Primary
Local Authority
24

Greenwood Academy

KA11 4HL
Secondary
Local Authority
25

Hayocks Primary School

KA20 4HG
Primary
Local Authority
26

Irvine Royal Academy

KA12 8SJ
Secondary
Local Authority
27

Kilmory Primary School

KA27 8PQ
Primary
Local Authority
28

Kilwinning Academy

KA13 7HD
Secondary
Local Authority
29

Lamlash Primary School

KA27 8NP
Primary
Local Authority
30

Largs Academy

KA30 9DR
Secondary
Local Authority

Special schools and alternative provision in North Ayrshire

These schools serve pupils with particular needs, so they aren't ranked against mainstream schools on exam results. Places are usually arranged through the council, often via an Education, Health and Care plan.

Questions parents ask about schools in North Ayrshire

How many schools are there in North Ayrshire?

North Ayrshire has 61 open schools: 49 state primary, 9 state secondary or all-through and 3 special.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Do schools in North Ayrshire have catchment areas?

Scottish schools have catchment zones, set by North Ayrshire and published on its website. A child living in a school's zone is normally given a place there; to apply for a school outside your zone you make a placing request.

How do I apply for a school place in North Ayrshire?

Children are normally given a place at their catchment school, and North Ayrshire writes to families to confirm it. To ask for a different school, make a placing request to North Ayrshire - these usually open in November and close in mid-March for the following August.

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