St Leonards School
St Leonards School is a girls boarding and day school in Andrews, Fife, educating pupils aged 4 - 18 and founded in 1877. Boarding fees are £0 - £0 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Girls boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 10 - 18
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Guardian required
- Yes
About St Leonards
The story, ethos and character of St Leonards.
- Setting
- Town
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Head
- Mr Simon Brian
St Leonards is an all-through IB, coeducational boarding school situated in a safe, historic campus in the heart of the seaside university town of St Andrews, Scotland. Less than an hour from Edinburgh Airport, this special Scottish coastal town is renowned as the home of golf and Scotland's first university.
St Leonards is a progressive yet traditional British boarding school with the benefit of an international outlook. This is fostered by the International Baccalaureate curriculum, taught from Kindergarten to Year 13. It was the first school in Scotland to be accredited as an all-through IB school, and is the only school in the UK to actively offer all four IB programmes.
With the beach just two minutes' walk from the grounds, well-established links with the University of St Andrews, and 7 championship links golf courses on the doorstep, co-curricular activities - of which there are over 50 on offer - play an important role in school life.
The Creative Arts are an important part of school life, whether that be a production on the stage, a concert, or the annual Art Exhibition. The leading six-tier Golf Programme continues to go from strength-to-strength, and an exciting calendar of trips and activities ensures pupils leave St Leonards with the skills required to succeed in 's ever-changing world.
Truly an education 'Ad Vitam' (For Life). What the school is known for? International Baccalaureate - St Leonards delivers the inspiring, globally recognised curriculum from Kindergarten to Year 13. It is one of just two schools in the UK to actively offer all four IB programmes - the PYP, MYP, DP & CP.
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Academics at St Leonards
What pupils study at St Leonards — and where it takes them.
This section provides information on: The curriculum, performing and creative arts, English as an additional , and special educational needs (SEN). About the curriculum St Leonards is the first school in Scotland to be accredited as an all-through International Baccalaureate (IB) school, delivering the inspiring, globally-recognised curriculum from Year 1 to Year 13, praised by students, parents and admissions officers for its focus on deepening learning and enriching minds.
It is also the only school in the UK to actively offer all four IB programmes. Pupils begin with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Years 1-6, progress to the Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Years 7-9, and finish with either the Diploma Programme (DP) or the Career-related Programme in Years 12 and 13.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
After completing their studies at St Leonards, our pupils go on to study at a wide range of prestigious universities here in Scotland, across the UK, and other universities across the globe - most often their first choice destination. In 2022, the most popular destination was the University of Durham.
Other UK destinations included the Universities of Oxford, Nottingham, St Andrews, Aberdeen, Bristol, Exeter, and Bath. Last year, pupils also went on to study in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Russia, and the United States.
Students at St Leonards have also gone on to accept prestigious Golf Scholarships to US universities.
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at St Leonards
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at St Leonards.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 1, Boys 1, Mixed 1
- Exeat weekends
- No
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- No
Boarding is at the heart of life at St Leonards. The school welcomes full, weekly, flexi and occasional boarders from age 10-18. The boarding houses have smart social spaces, state-of-the-art kitchens and comfortable study bedrooms. Many of the bedrooms have sea views beyond the school playing fields.
The boarding houses are a 'home from home', and are characterised by a family feel and warm, welcoming atmosphere. Each of the houses has its own unique character, but are underpinned by the same ethos: to provide an outstanding boarding experience that is rooted in tradition, but continually evolving and adapting to meet the needs of 's young people.
A genuine home away from home
Ollerenshaw (Boys) Ollerenshaw is our Senior boys' boarding house and is home to nearly 50 young men. Together with the Housemaster and his own family, the Ollerenshaw boys enjoy socialising in the recently refurbished common room, games room and kitchen, as well as making the most of the strength and conditioning facilities in the in-house gym.
St Rule (Boys and Girls) St Rule is our boarding house for both girls and boys, separated down the middle into East and West. With family at the heart, St Rule is a stylish, comfortable home-from-home for up to 50 Junior boarders. Bishopshall (Girls) Bishopshall is our home-from-home for Senior girls at St Leonards.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
St Leonards admissions
How children join St Leonards, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
Short stays for Summer Term dependent on availability. Special notes to agents about entry to the school Application procedure and entrance tests Applications are considered strictly in chronological order of receipt of both the completed application form and payment of the application fee of £100.00.
All prospective pupils are interviewed by the Head or one of the Executive Team of St Leonards. International applicants who are unable to visit St Leonards in will have a Google Meet interview. All applicants also submit a detailed personal statement along with references from their current school.
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St Leonards fees & funding
What St Leonards costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for St Leonards.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare St Leonards against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
St Leonards location & travel
Where St Leonards is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address South Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9QJ, Scotland Travel time to London by train Longer than 3 hours Telephone 01334 472126 Website https://www. stleonards-fife. org/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1.
Edinburgh 50 60 2. Glasgow 72 100 3. Dundee 16 35 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Leuchars 6 10 Local accommodation Priorsgate at St Leonards (on-site self catering apartments) The Albany St Andrews (0.3 miles) Rusacks Hotel (0.7 miles) Fairmont St Andrews (3.4 miles) The Old Course Hotel, St Andrews (1.1 miles) Rufflets, St Andrews (2.5 miles) Local area & attractions St Andrews is an historic, seaside town, just north of Edinburgh on Scotland's east coast.
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