Kelvinside Academy

Since summer 2019, Dan Wyatt, previously depute rector. Degree from Exeter; taught PE and history at Dr Challoners Grammar School before moving north of the border in 2003. Was pastoral lead at Hutcheson's Grammar before joining Kelvinside. A former

Selective school, though not all about academics. We were told an anecdote about one pupil who said he had weak English but could play the piano. Turned out he was talented pianist and was given a place. Assessments for senior school take the form of

While five per cent leave after S4, there is no pushing out of weaker links; this school is not all about academics. 'Data tracking intervention strategies put in place’ and more study sessions or after-school sessions organised for those that need

School will not provide exam results. ‘We prefer to share it directly with prospective parents within the context of not being an academically selective school,’ they told us.

'If expectation is for all kids to get five As at Higher then it might not be the school for you’. There are other independent schools in Glasgow with that focus (one nearby with significantly higher percentage of As at Higher and Advanced Higher),

Support for learning is based around the individual and what they need at KA. One international parent said: ‘KA provided very good English support to the children … both have been completely integrated during this year with a local boy or girl at

Outdoor education a priority, starting from nursery through to junior and senior school. Rector says: ‘I want to embed outdoor education in the curriculum so that all pupils can be challenged and rejuvenated by nature.’ Pupils spend at least a week a

Rugby and hockey usual favourites, but unusually handball is incredibly popular at KA. While watching handball at 2012 Olympics, pupils were inspired to set up a handball club; now one-third of the Scottish and GB junior handball teams are made up of

Founded in 1879, the grade A listed building was designed by the renowned Scottish architect James Sellars. Renamed the Kelvinside Academy War Memorial Trust after the First World War; war memorials line the main school stairs. Co-ed since 1998 and

Deputy rector in charge of pastoral care and heads of year work with form tutors who are the first point of contact for pupils and parents in senior school; class teacher first point of call in junior school. Also fully qualified school counsellor

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

Diverse range of pupils, including some from America, Australia, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia. Parents generally middle-class professionals who are looking for a holistic approach for their child’s education and want to ‘nurture child’s mind,

School knows ‘it is expensive and sector needs to think long and hard about affordability’. However, at KA ‘what you pay is what you get’. Inclusive fees, books all included and doesn’t include a development levy. Means-tested bursaries available

Selective, co-ed independent school in grade A listed building in Glasgow’s prosperous West End. Provides a holistic approach to education and making innovative strides with its technology and design summer school and outdoor activities centre in the