Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
St Matthew's Academy
In or near West Kilbride.
St Matthew's Academy — a school heritage in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ardrossan South Beach · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
St Matthew's Academy is a school heritage located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
St Matthew's Academy is a six-year denominational school located in North Ayrshire, primarily serving the Catholic community. It aims to provide high-quality education and support to approximately 1,350 students, fostering an environment of care and mutual respect.
Place summary
St Matthew's Academy is located in the Scottish Highlands. It serves as an educational institution, providing a range of schooling options within the region.
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Background
History
The school first opened on 29 October 2007 following the merger of pupils from St Andrews Academy, Saltcoats and St Michael's Academy, Kilwinning. As of September 2025 the school roll is 1323 thus making it the second largest school in North Ayrshire The catchment area of the school encompasses all of North Ayrshire. The most recent inspection from Education Scotland has rated the school as "very good" for Learning, Teaching and Assessment and for Raising Attainment and Achievement. In 2025 Saint Matthew's Academy was the joint highest performing school in North Ayrshire and the 55th highest performing school in Scotland.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 55.6414, -4.7895
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA21 5NY
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Established
- 2007
- Nearest railway station
- Ardrossan South Beach — 0.7 km
- Official site
- saintmatthewsacademy.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594690 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Matthew's Academy (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Matthew's Academy?
- St Matthew's Academy is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA21 5NY).
- What is St Matthew's Academy?
- St Matthew's Academy — a school heritage in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Matthew's Academy?
- The nearest railway station is Ardrossan South Beach, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA21 5NY.
- When was St Matthew's Academy built?
- Built or established in 2007.
- Is St Matthew's Academy free to visit?
- Yes, St Matthew's Academy is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Matthew's Academy?
- The nearest railway station is Ardrossan South Beach, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA21 5NY.