Strathallan School

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School in Forgandenny, Perth and Kinross, Scotland

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::summary School in Forgandenny, Perth and Kinross, Scotland ::

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FieldValue
nameStrathallan School
logoStrathallan School logo.jpg
mottoLabor omnia vincit
motto_translationWork conquers all
established
typePublic school
Private boarding and day school
headmasterMark Lauder
founderHarry Riley
addressForgandenny
cityPerth and Kinross
countryScotland
postcodePH2 9EG
staff91
enrolment580
genderCo-educational
lower_age5
upper_age18
houses
colours
publication{{Plainlist
alumniStrathallians
campusRural; 150 acre
website
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School roll

The school has 73 full-time staff, and 18 part-time staff. It has pupils as follows:

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History

Strathallan School is a Scottish private co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 8-18. Strathallan was founded by Harry Riley in 1913. In 1920 the school moved to its present-day campus in Forgandenny which spans 153 acres of rural Perthshire.

Headmasters

  • Harry Riley FRSE (1913–1942)
  • W. E. Ward (1942–1948)
  • A. J. Shaw (Interim, 1948–1949)
  • A. N. Hamilton (1949–1950)
  • Wilfred Hoare (1951–1970)
  • Duncan McCallum (1970–1975)
  • David Pighills (1975–1993)
  • Angus McPhail (1993–2000)
  • Bruce Thompson (2000–2017)
  • Mark Lauder (2017–present)

Academics

The curriculum is largely based on the English system, with some elements of the Scottish system. Most pupils study for GCSEs, although some study for Standard Grades in one or two subjects. Then, in their last two years, in sixth form, they study for either A-levels or Scottish Highers. 82% of this year's A level entries were graded A*/Bgrades.

Sixth form subjects

The school offers the following courses to Lower and Upper Sixth Form students:

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A-LevelHigher
ArtArt (A-Level)
BiologyBiology
Business StudiesBusiness Management
ChemistryChemistry
Classical Civilisation–
ComputingComputing
Design & TechnologyCraft & Design
EconomicsEconomics (subject to demand)
EnglishEnglish
FrenchFrench
GeographyGeography
GermanGerman
HistoryHistory
Latin–
MusicMusic (MIDI Sequencing)
Further MathsPhysical Education
MathsMaths
Philosophy (One year higher course)Philosophy (Two year higher course)
PhysicsPhysics
PsychologyPsychology
SpanishSpanish
Theatre StudiesDrama
Extended Project QualificationReligious Education
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Extracurricular activities

Pupils also participate in sport, drama, music, and other extracurricular activities. The school offers sports including rugby, cricket, field hockey, netball, football, athletics, squash, swimming, tennis, golf, badminton and skiing. 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. 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. The school organises regular drama productions and a significant number of pupils achieve London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) awards. Pupils can also gain degrees from the London College of Music and Trinity College of Music through the school. Other activities include Combined Cadet Force (CCF) and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. Strathallan is also notable as the only school in Scotland with a Royal Marine cadet Troop.

Notable alumni

Controversies

In 2005, Strathallan was one of 50 independent schools in Britain found guilty of running a price-fixing cartel.

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.

In 1995 two former pupils were found guilty and fined for drug possession after police had been called to the school in 1993 and found them in possession of cannabis resin. Charges against the pair relating to being involved in the supply of drugs at the school were dropped.

References

References

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