Strathallan School
Strathallan School is a co-ed boarding and day school in and, Kinross, educating pupils aged 5 - 18 and founded in 1913. Boarding fees are £11,000 - £17,477 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 7 - 18
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Strathallan
The story, ethos and character of Strathallan.
- Setting
- Rural
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Head
- Mr Mark Lauder
Nestled in 153 acres of immaculate Scottish countryside, Strathallan School has been doing education differently for over 100 years. Excellence is in our DNA, and with a vast range of activities and the broadest curriculum in Scotland, there's room for everyone to find their to shine.
Our award-winning education and sector-leading pastoral care attract families from around the world, and Strathallan pupils consistently achieve some of the top A-Level results in the country, year after year. Our flexible curriculum and innovative teaching mean we can every pupil, whatever their ambitions.
Our leavers go on to Oxbridge and Russell Group universities, international study, work placements, the Armed Forces and professional sporting careers, and from Olympians to Strictly stars, you'll find some truly impressive role models amongst our alumni.
We make the most of our self-contained, rural location, but at our core, we are a truly international community with pupils and alumni around the globe. This diverse community and experience means Strathallians leave our school with the maturity and cultural intelligence to succeed, wherever they go.
Our pupils find confidence at Strathallan. They have the freedom and space to develop their skills in an idyllic environment with the of a , caring community. We ensure there is something for everyone, and any parent choosing Strathallan quickly realises that their child will be known here - for who they are, for their abilities and their potential.
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Academics at Strathallan
What pupils study at Strathallan — and where it takes them.
or may find the A Level course challenging. We now offer the EPQ to selected Higher candidates. We can consider pupils who wish to complete a one year GCSE programme and a pre-A Level year. Our curriculum is marked out by challenge, breadth, progression, depth, choice, coherence and relevance.
We also aim for our pupils to be Responsible Citizens, Effective Contributors, Successful Learners and Confident Individuals. +9 photos Performing and creative arts Our dynamic Music Department offers pupils every opportunity to participate in a diverse range of ensembles which perform in numerous concerts, theatre productions and events throughout the year.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
University destinations reflect the individuality which we celebrate at Strathallan with pupils attending top performing institutions throughout the UK and abroad. Destinations of UVI Leavers Bath Spa University Brunel University London Cardiff University City, University of London Durham University Edinburgh Napier University Emory & Henry College Exeter University Glasgow Caledonian University Harvard University Heriot-Watt University Kings College London Kingston University London Lindenwood University London School of Economics and Political Science Loughborough University Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts Newcastle University Northumbria University Oxford Brookes University Queen Mary University London Regent's University London Robert Gordon University Royal Holloway, University of London Swansea University University of Aberdeen University of Bath University of Dundee University of Edinburgh University of Essex University of Glasgow University of Leeds University of Liverpool University of Oxford University of Southampton University of St Andrews University of Stirling University of Strathclyde University of Sussex University of the Arts London University of Warwick University of West London University of York
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Strathallan
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Strathallan.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 3, Boys 4, Mixed 1
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- Yes
Pastoral care is something which Strathallan prides itself on and takes extremely seriously. There are a few key points you may find useful: 1. 59% of our pupils are boarders. 2. The School week runs Monday to Saturday with a busy programme of optional excursions on Sundays.
These include visits to Edinburgh, Perth, Dundee, Glasgow and St Andrews. 3. We do not have exeats, with the exception of two weekends in the first term of our Junior House, Riley. 4. Our day pupils are part of the same Houses as our boarders.
A genuine home away from home
We have seven Senior Boarding Houses and one Junior House. Each pupil is a member of a House which in itself creates a strong sense of community. Each House incorporates boarders and day pupils. Everyone has a part to play in the life of the House and there are many opportunities to represent the House.
Prefects are involved in the organisation of day to day life and the resident Housemaster/Housemistress, and a team of academic tutors, ensure that all pupils receive appropriate and guidance in all aspects of school life. There are separate boys and girls senior houses.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Strathallan admissions
How children join Strathallan, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
We guide you through entrance assessments and interviews, and handle visas and guardianship if needed.
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 stay immersion programmes and stays for one year and under are reviewed on an individual basis and are subject to school report and interview. Special notes to agents about entry to the school Strathallan accepts applications for boarding and day pupils aged 7 to 17.
The normal procedure is via school report, reference and interview in (either in-country or at Strathallan) or by Skype/Zoom/Teams. In addition, we may require an online English and Maths assessment. Scholarships are available and have set dates throughout the year.
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Strathallan fees & funding
What Strathallan 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 Strathallan.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Strathallan against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Strathallan location & travel
Where Strathallan is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Forgandenny, Perth, Perthshire and Kinross, PH2 9EG, Scotland Airport transfer We arrange airport transfers either by mini bus or by M&M taxi service who works for Strathallan Travel time to London by train Longer than 3 hours Telephone +44 (0) 1738 812546 Website https://www.
strathallan. co. uk/ +7 photos Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Edinburgh 40 40 2. Glasgow 55 60 3. Aberdeen 80 80 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Perth 7 10 2.
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