Vision, Values and Aims
Ayr Academy is a 6-year, non-denominational comprehensive school situated in the North of
Ayr. Its associated primary schools are Annbank Primary, Coylton Primary, Dalmilling Primary
and Newton Primary. It is led by a Head Teacher and four Depute Heads. Our middle leaders
are curricular and pastoral support PTs. Our staff are skilled and experienced and include a
community police officer. The building itself is a modern new build which opened in August
2017. It sits within the Craigie estate, North of the river, ideally situated to foster strong links
with Ayrshire College and UWS. It comprises state of the art accommodation to facilitate 21st
century learning.
At Ayr Academy, our vision is: Believe-Achieve. This vision and our five core values of:
Ambition, Respect, Responsibility, Compassion and Community are what we base everything
around.
Our core aims are:
1. To ensure all young people are on a pathway to a sustained positive destination
2. That the Teaching and Learning environment is excellent
3. That our curriculum meets the needs of all learners
4. That we provide a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing learning community
5. That we demonstrate a strong commitment to self-evaluation
