Gordonstoun

Principal since August 2024, Peter Green, previously executive headmaster of the Rugby School Group. Geography degree from Edinburgh and PGCE from St Andrew’s College (now Glasgow University). He began his teaching career at St Olave’s Grammar

Interview with head (virtually if a family is based overseas) plus report and references from current school. For year 7-10 entry, school’s own tests in maths, English and verbal reasoning. For year 12 entry, five grade 4+s at GCSE, two of which

Up to 10 per cent leave after GCSEs. After sixth form, Durham, Edinburgh, Exeter, King’s College London, Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle recently popular. The wide range of courses include biomed, classical literature, law, marine and freshwater

In 2024, 38 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 56 per cent A*-B at A level (school won't provide A*/A results at A level).

Fair to say that Gordonstoun has never been known as an academic hothouse and recent results bear that out. Most students choose three subjects at A level, but the school offers the EPQ or an additional A level, such as further maths. A Level courses

‘The learning support department has been outstanding for my child.' With three full-time members of staff (plus two in the junior school), the learning support team offers both one-to-one and group help in and outside of class. In addition, any

Thanks to Kurt Hahn and his belief in the taking responsibility for helping others, service, as it’s called, is integral to the Gordonstoun ethos. Every pupil must pick one of nine services: fire brigade, coastguard, lifeguard, tech crew, first aid,

Well, where to start, that’s the real question. We’ve all heard schools talking about the importance of physical exercise on the young mind, but Gordonstoun really does walk the walk. In fact, thanks to its founder, the inspirational Jewish

Gordonstoun describes itself as one of the last true boarding schools in the UK. Its relatively remote location plays a part, along with the fact that a third of the school is international (carefully mixed so no one nationality dominates). There are

‘Plus est en vous' - 'There is more in you'. Yes, we know. We don’t usually start a description about a school by dusting off its long-forgotten motto. But let us tell you a story. You may have heard of the miraculous rescue of a group of 12 boys

As well as the houseparents, there are tutors and 'every member of staff is trained to look after the children'. There is a secure online system to keep track of every child and share necessary information. 'The pastoral set-up is the best I’ve seen.

A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.

Pupils arrive from all directions, from Scunthorpe to Singapore. The royal link still pulls them in from abroad, but on the home front there is a mix of Hahn idealists, first-time adopters who find it a less ‘threatening’ public school environment

More than 30 per cent of students receive some sort of bursary. School constantly searching for non-fee ways of funding education. Some scholarships with fee remittance.

Gordonstoun doesn’t have to try to be different - it just is. It’s the original holistic education, using outdoor challenges and service to others to build confidence and improve academic performance. If straight As are all that matter to you and