Ayr Academy
Ayr Academy (Scottish Gaelic: Acadamaidh Inbhir Àir) is a non-denominational secondary school situated within the Craigie Estate area at University Avenue in Ayr, South Ayrshire. It is a comprehensive school for children of ages 11–18 from Ayr. Ayr Academy's catchment area covers Newton-on-Ayr, Whitletts and the outlying villages of Coylton, Annbank, and Mossblown.
| Ayr Academy Acadamaidh Inbhir Àir | |
|---|---|
| School badge The new build at University Avenue opened in August 2017 | |
| Address | |
University Avenue , South Ayrshire , KA8 0SZ Scotland | |
| Information | |
| Type | State coeducational secondary |
| Motto | Believe...Achieve |
| Established | c.1233 |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire Council |
| Head Teacher | Laura Traynor |
| Staff | 87 (including support staff) |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 572(as of 2020) |
| Houses | Galloway, Kyle and Carrick |
| Colour(s) | Maroon black white |
| Associated Primary Schools | Annbank Primary School Coylton Primary School Dalmilling Primary School Newton Primary School |
| Contact No | 01292 612028 |
| Website | Ayr Academy |
In 2007, the closure of Mainholm Academy resulted in the addition of approximately 100 pupils attending Ayr Academy. As of November 2020, 572 pupils attended Ayr Academy which is the smallest pupil intake numbers in the whole of South Ayrshire.
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