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Strathallan School

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Strathallan School
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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]

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School roll

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

History

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.

Headmasters

  • Harry Riley FRSE[2] (19131942)
  • W. E. Ward (19421948)
  • A. J. Shaw (Interim, 19481949)
  • A. N. Hamilton (19491950)
  • Wilfred Hoare (19511970)
  • Duncan McCallum (19701975)
  • David Pighills (19751993)
  • Angus McPhail (19932000)
  • Bruce Thompson (20002017)
  • Mark Lauder (2017present)
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Academics

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] 82% of this year's A level entries were graded A*/Bgrades.[1]

Sixth form subjects

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

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Extracurricular activities

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]

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Notable alumni

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Controversies

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]

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.[73]

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References

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