Education in Irvine Bay

The provision of high quality primary, secondary and further education is essential for the regeneration of Irvine Bay. Each of the towns in the area offers primary and secondary education, with further education available at James Watt College which established its successful Kilwinning campus in 2003.

High Schools

Ardrossan Academy
Auchenharvie Academy, Stevenston
Greenwood Academy, Irvine
Irvine Royal Academy
Kilwinning Academy
St Matthew's Academy, Saltcoats

Find contact details and a complete list of primary schools on the list of North Ayshire schools on the North Ayrshire Council website.

Further education

In 2000, James Watt College opened a new campus in Kilwinning with state of the art facilities and space for  6000 students.

Our education programme

A range of education projects is under way in the Irvine Bay area, helping young people to engage with regeneration. Watch the podcast about our education programme, which highlights how young people are getting involved in local regeneration projects and learning at the same time.

Regeneration is something you do with people, rather than to people. It is very important that young people in particular, who have a stake in the future here, are fully engaged, understand what we are trying to do and can participate.
                                 Patrick WIggins, Chief Executive