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Type | Public school Private boarding and day school |
Motto | Labor omnia vincit (Work conquers all) |
Established | 1913 |
Founder | Harry Riley |
Headmaster | Mark Lauder |
Staff | 91 |
Gender | Co-educational |
Age | 5to 18 |
Enrolment | 580 |
Campus | Rural; 150 acres (0.61 km2) |
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Former pupils | Strathallians |
Website | www |
Strathallan School is a private boarding and day school in Scotland for boys and girls aged 5-18. [1] The school has a 153-acre (62-hectare) campus at Forgandenny, a few miles south of Perth. [1]
The school has 73 full-time staff, and 18 part-time staff. [1] It has pupils as follows:
Boarders | Day pupils | Total | |
Boys | 166 | 128 | 294 |
Girls | 148 | 99 | 247 |
Total | 314 | 227 | 541 |
Strathallan School, is a Scottish independent co-ed boarding and day school for pupils aged 8-18. Strathallan was founded by Harry Riley in 1913, whose philosophy was to offer a uniquely wide-ranging curriculum of "opportunities for all to excel".[ citation needed ] In 1920 the school then moved to its present-day campus in Forgandenny which spans 153 acres of rural Perthshire.
The curriculum is largely based on the English system, with some elements of the Scottish system. [1] Most pupils study for GCSEs, although some study for Standard Grades in one or two subjects. [1] Then, in their last two years, in sixth form, they study for either A-levels or Scottish Highers. [1] 95% of pupils go to university, including a number to Oxford University, Cambridge University, and University of St Andrews. [1] 82% of this year's A level entries were graded A*/Bgrades. [1]
The school offers the following courses to Lower and Upper Sixth Form students:
A-Level | Higher |
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Art | Art (A-Level) |
Biology | Biology |
Business Studies | Business Management |
Chemistry | Chemistry |
Classical Civilisation | – |
Computing | Computing |
Design & Technology | Craft & Design |
Economics | Economics (subject to demand) |
English | English |
French | French |
Geography | Geography |
German | German |
History | History |
Latin | – |
Music | Music (MIDI Sequencing) |
Further Maths | Physical Education |
Maths | Maths |
Philosophy (One year higher course) | Philosophy (Two year higher course) |
Physics | Physics |
Psychology | Psychology |
Spanish | Spanish |
Theatre Studies | Drama |
Extended Project Qualification | Religious Education |
Pupils also participate in sport, drama, music, and other extracurricular activities. [1] The school offers sports including rugby, cricket, field hockey, netball, football, athletics, squash, swimming, tennis, golf, badminton and skiing. [1] Music also plays a vital role in the school, with many pupils playing in orchestras or ensembles such as a jazz band, pipe band or various choirs. [1] A scholarship scheme is also available to talented pupils in a range of categories, including Academic, Art, Design Technology/Arkwright Scholarship, Music, Performing Arts, Piping, and Sports. [1] The school organises regular drama productions and a significant number of pupils achieve London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) awards. [1] Pupils can also gain degrees from the London College of Music and Trinity College of Music through the school. [1] Other activities include Combined Cadet Force (CCF) and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. [1] Strathallan is also notable as the only school in Scotland with a Royal Marine cadet Troop. [1]
The school has eight boarding houses in operation, including a Junior House for children from 5 to 13.
• Riley (junior boys & girls)
• Freeland (boys)
• Nicol (boys)
• Ruthven (boys)
• Simpson (boys)
• Thornbank (girls)
• Woodlands (girls)
• Glenbrae (girls)
Riley has two separate wings for boys and girls. [1]
Glenbrae was named after the school's original site in Bridge of Allan prior to 1920. [1] A need for a new girls boarding house was realised several years back when both existing girls boarding houses reached capacity. [1]
Leburn House (boys) existed until 1990. [1]
In 2005, Strathallan was one of 50 independent schools in Britain found guilty of running a price-fixing cartel. [49] [64] [65] [66] [67] [68] [69]
In 1998 a female teacher sued the school for discrimination alleging she had been sacked because she was unable to coach rugby at the mostly male school. [70] [71] [72]
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