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Frequently asked questions asked by parents looking for the best schools near Ayr

How do I find out what schools are available around Ayr? 

There are some frighteningly frank websites for you to choose from. The Government one is compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk. You simply enter your location, perhaps Ayr, or another location and select primary schools or secondary schools. All the information parents need all there in percentages!

You could also try the paid for websites like www.schoolguide.co.uk . This one is quite cheap and you can pay monthly.

This is of course just the very first stage in selecting a school. You will to need see the videos on this page before even thinking of visiting the shortlist of schools on your list.

How do I find the state school catchment area in or around Ayr? 
If you just need to know your school catchment area try www.admissionsday.co.uk .If you are looking for exhaustive information on the schools as well go to www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk

How do I find out how good a school is?
You will absolutely have to visit the school. However, do look at the video below. For armed is to be fore warned!

Nursery Schools

What's the difference between nursery and preschool? 
Preschools usually work around a formal curriculum and trained teachers - making them a little more expensive! Nursery schools are usually a more relaxed learning environment and more flexible enrolment terms. They are also cheaper and vary greatly.

What age is a preschooler? Ages up to 4 is considered preschooler with toddlers are 1 - 3 year old bracket. Basically 4-year-old are not 'toddling' around any more and so are no longer toddlers!

What does preschool mean? A preschool, or nursery school, is a pre-primary school, or play school for early childhood education. Preschool is for children before they begin compulsory education at primary school. 

Is Pre K considered preschool? Pre K schools are pre-kindergartens.

This page should help you answer these school finding questions!

Creches

Local Area Creches and Day Nurseries for KA8
Click also to find: Childcare Services, Nursery Schools, After School Care

PreSchools and Playgroups for Ayr

Pine Trees

1 Ayr Rd, Prestwick KA9 1SX, UK – 01292 475372

I haven't used this nursery but my nephew used to attend. The nursery is lovely and has a couple of gardens at the back for the children to use. Education is extremely important here as is fun. There's usually a waiting list and in comparison to some other local nurseries it is quite expensive. I have yet to hear anything bad said about this place and my nephew loved going there.

Newton Primary School

Russell Dr, Ayr KA8 8JL, UK – 01292 612714

The p7 kids

Forehill Primary School

28 Cessnock Pl, Ayr KA7 3JU, UK – 01292 263587

I am an x-pupil of this school and all the teachers are kind and helpful. This school is Amazing

My 3 kids go here and they are always keeping me updated on there progress.They have also helped a lot with my son who has been a bit behind at school and they have been great with the support for him.

After School Care

Glenburn Primary School

11 Sherwood Rd, Prestwick KA9 1EY, UK – 01292 473452

For your protection we recommend

this school is the best, kids I suggest you go to this school.📖🏫

Kiddie Cove

4C Peebles St, Ayr KA8 8DS, UK – 07387 564186

Childcare@46

46 Stobhill Cres, Ayr KA7 3LU, UK – 01292 613352

The flight flew from RAF Brize Norton on 24th April 2024 with 500 cuddly giraffes on board to raise money and awareness for Great Ormond Street Hospital in memory of Louise Conway who died at just nine years old of leukaemia in 2013. Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate donated 50% of the production costs on behalf of the junior school, Chapter House, and our Forces community across campus - which is about 25% of our total student population.

For more information see:

Choosing a school around Ayr. This is an Australian video but has some really good Tips!

Ayr Independent Schools - Prep & Secondary - for Ayr

Independent Schools for Ayr - private preparatory and senior schools. Prep schools age 8 yrs to 11yrs or 13 yrs. Senior schools age 11yrs or 13 yrs to 18yrs. Some independent schools have a pre-prep department (age 3 to 8yrs) as well as prep and senior schools. Independent schools can be co-educational or single sex.

Best Ayr Secondary Schools -

Wellington School

1 Craigweil Rd, Ayr KA7 2XH, UK – 01292 269321

Best School around

Belmont Academy

8 Nursery Rd, Ayr KA7 3SN, UK – 01292 612054

Reminds me of a prison car park

Kyle Academy

Overmills Rd, Ayr KA7 3LR, UK – 01292 612338

The Staff here are Amazing Learning Support was Brilliant I miss this school so much The Teaching Assistants were outstanding. Miss Duncan is absolutely Fantastic she is the best T.A in Learning Support if it wasn't for her I would'nt be where I am today. I am so glad we met when we did. This was back in 2007.

I personally have enjoyed my time at Kyle academy so far, the teachers are kind and the students are all very smart (though have some troubles expressing themselves) as a student at Kyle Academy I highly recommend it. -The JJBhoy Project 27/11/16

Independent Schools

Wellington School

1 Craigweil Rd, Ayr KA7 2XH, UK – 01292 269321

Best School around

Local Authority Schools - Primary & Secondary Schools

Local Authority primary and secondary schools for KA8 8LU . LEA primary schools age 4yrs (the year in which a child is 5) to 11yrs. Secondary schools age 11yrs to 16yrs or 18 yrs. Each school has a local catchment area.

Primary Schools

Heathfield Primary School

Heathfield Rd, Ayr KA8 9DR, UK – 01292 612123

Great nursery and school they do loads for all kids and have been amazing at supporting my son who has disability teachers are friendly and very helpful

Grammar Primary School

2 Midton Rd, Ayr KA7 2SF, UK – 01292 612489

That's MY SCHOOL

Cool

Kingcase Primary School

Nursery Ave, Prestwick KA9 2DG, UK – 01292 473451

I have no experience myself but my husband attended here as a child and loved it, albeit a fair few years ago. I've had friends children attend too and they've only ever said good things about the school.

Lovely school both kids attended over a period of 10+years highly recommended

Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. Ofsted reports directly to Parliament and is independent and impartial, inspecting and regulating services which care for children and young people, and those providing education and skills for learners of all ages.

Click for the full database of OFSTED's inspection reports - check out schools in KA8 or anywhere in the country.
GetTheRightSchool was formed to offer a unique reference point on getting your child into the school of your choice. The web site covers all you need to about education choices with tips and a guide to the application process and issues that could impact your child's school day, from dealing with bullying, to money issues, to how to work out school catchment areas when they move schools.
Independent Schools Council Website - has a search facility: by county, school or postcode. The ISC brings together eight associations of independent schools, their heads, bursars and governors and represents over 1,200 independent schools in the UK and overseas.
Schools Web Directory - lists all UK local education authorities with a click-through to their websites. Each Local Authority has lists of its own schools and details of application procedures.
Contact details & Websites of 4,065 Schools in Ireland - search by map or county list
Lists more than 31,000 UK state and independent schools and colleges, including over 26,000 UK School, College and University Websites. Search for schools or search for educational establishments anywhere in the UK by geographical county, postcode, name or LEA.

BBC Live Educational News

Dyslexia support centres
Click also to find: Education Agencies & Authorities, Schools - Independent & Preparatory
Special schools for Ayr for moderate to severe learning difficulties, ADHD, Autism, Physical impairment, complex health needs, communication difficulties, dyspraxia and other special needs.

Special Needs Schools around you

Southcraig School

38 Belmont Ave, Ayr KA7 2ND, UK – 01292 282259

Dalmilling Primary School

Ayr KA8 0PD, UK – 01292 612736

Grammar Primary School

2 Midton Rd, Ayr KA7 2SF, UK – 01292 612489

That's MY SCHOOL

Cool

Website with facility to search for many different kinds of special needs schools and links to lots of support groups.  Find a special needs school near Ayr or search the website for special schools throughout the UK

Adult Education Centres for KA8 - Language Tuition

Adult Education Centres for Ayr which may run evening or daytime language classes

Adult Education

DebutDance

24 Wellington Square, Ayr KA7 1HG, UK – 07720 706298

Razzamataz

1 Old Hillfoot Rd, Ayr KA7 3LW, UK – 01292 388132

MairiMeDance

11 Waggon Rd, Ayr KA8 8BA, UK – 07787 732924

Language Schools

La Jolie Ronde Languages For Children

St. Andrews Church/Park Circus, Ayr KA7 2DL, UK – 07871 870385

Radio Lingua Ltd

PO Box 26328, Ayr KA7 9BE, UK – 0845 834 0115

Language Schools for Ayr

Language schools for KA8. Also consider Adult Education Centres which might run evening language classes

Private Tutors for Ayr

Private Tuition for KA8
Click also to find: Language Schools, Translators & Interpreters

Private Tutors

up4learning

52 St Andrew's Ave, Prestwick KA9 2DZ, UK – 07963 745629

Kip McGrath Education Centre Ayr

11 River St, Ayr KA8 0AX, UK – 01292 260101

www.heathersmusic.co.uk

49 Fort St, Ayr KA7 1DH, UK – 07972 865946

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