Strathallan School

Strathallan School
Address
Forgandenny Perth and Kinross , PH2 9EG Scotland
Information
Type	Independent school Boarding school
Motto	"Labor omnia vincit"
Established	1913
Headmaster	Bruce Thompson
Staff	109
Gender	Co-educational
Age	9 to 18
Enrollment	550
Houses	Riley Freeland Nicol Ruthven Simpson Thornbank Woodlands Glenbrae
Founder	Harry Riley
Campus	Rural; 150 acres (0.61 km2)
Website	http://www.strathallan.co.uk/

Strathallan School is an independent boarding and day school in Scotland for boys and girls aged 9–18. The school has a 150-acre (0.61 km²) campus at Forgandenny, a few miles south of Perth. It typically takes 50 minutes to travel to the school from Edinburgh and 1:15 hours from Glasgow.

The school has 99 full time staff, and 10 part time staff. It has pupils as follows:

	Boarders	Day pupils	Total
Boys	177	112	289
Girls	150	82	210
Total	289	232	550

History

Strathallan School was established in 1913 by Harry Riley. It was originally located at Bridge of Allan. By 1919, the School had approximately 120 pupils. In 1920, the school moved to the current, more spacious buildings at Forgandenny.

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. 95% of pupils go to university, including a number to Oxford University and Cambridge University.

A-Level results for 2010 showed a 100% pass rate with 23% of pupils obtaining 'A*' grades, 50% of pupils obtaining "A" grades. 78% of A-Level candidates passed with "A" to "B" grades, while 97% passed with "A" to "C" grades.

Sixth Form Subjects

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

A-Level	Higher
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	-
Maths	Maths
Philosophy (One year higher course)	Philosophy (Two year higher course)
Physics	Physics
Spanish	Spanish
-	Physical Education
	Religious Education

Detailed information on each subject can be found here.

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 choral scholarship scheme is also available to pupils who wish to carry on their choral career, and gain scholarships to universities in the future. The school organises regular drama productions and a significant number of pupils achieve 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 it is the only School in Scotland with a Royal Marine cadet Troop

Boarding houses

The school has eight boarding houses in operation, including a Junior House for children from 9 to 13.

Boarding House	Agegroup	Boys\Girls	Housemaster\mistress	Telephone (01738)
Riley	9 - 13	Mixed	Mr Peter Bush & Mrs Judy Bush	815055
Freeland	13-18	Boys	Mr Brian Heaney	815039
Nicol	13-18	Boys	Mr David Billing	815029
Ruthven	13-18	Boys	Mr Andrew Watt	815024
Simpson	13-18	Boys	Mr Gavin Batterham	815034
Thornbank	13-18	Girls	Mr John Fleming & Mrs Sandra Fleming	815045
Woodlands	13-18	Girls	Mr Morcant Tod & Mrs Abi Tod	815049
Glenbrae	13-18	Girls	Ms F MacBain	815087

Riley has two separate wings for boys and girls.

Glenbrae was named after the school's original site in Bridge of Allan prior to 1920. A need for a new girls boarding house was realised several years back when both existing girls boarding houses reached capacity.

Leburn House (boys) existed until 1990.

Notable alumni

• Michael Allingham (b.1965), Scotland international Cricketer and 'B' XV Rugby player
• David Munro Anderson (b.1937), Chairman Anderson Quantrend Ltd. (since 1990)
• Sir George Gillespie Baker (1910–84) Senior Judge (1960–79)
• Christopher Frank Baur (b.1942), Executive Chairman Editions Publishing Ltd., (since 2004)
• William Beeton, (1910–76), Colonial administrator, Vice-President African Assoc.
• John Cochrane (1930–2006), Concorde test pilot
• David Alan Cranston (b.1945), Director General National Assoc. of Pension Funds (2000–01)
• Dominik Diamond (b.1969), Television & Radio Presenter
• Samuel Dow (1908–76) Wine Merchant, President Wine & Spirits Assoc. of GB (1964–65)
• Ronald Duncan, represented Great Britain as a Worldcup and Olympic downhill ski racer. Former Chairman of Skisport GB, (Governing body of skiing and snowboarding, UK). Chairman and CEO of @UK PLC.
• John Forrest (1917–42), Scotland Rugby international. Killed WW2.
• Bill Fraser 1908-1987, Actor
• Jim Gellatly (b.1968), Radio Presenter
• Philip Colbert, Designer, Artist
• Ian William Gordon (b.1952), Director, Health Services & Planning, Scottish Health Dept. (1972- )
• Ian Grant (b.1943), Chairman, The Crown Estate since 2002, Crown Estate Commissioner for Scotland (1996- )
• John Malcolm Gray (b.1934), Chairman Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (1993–96)
• Thomas Hart (1908–2001), Financial Secretary to Singapore (1954–59)
• Richard Henderson (b.1947), President Law Society of Scotland (2007–09)
• Angus Houston (b.1947), Chief of Australian Defence Force (2005-2011)
• Sir William Jardine of Applegirth Bt.(b. 1964) 24th Chief of Clan Jardine
• Alexander Johnston (b.1944) Sheriff of Strathkelvin at Glasgow (1975–2005)
• Lord David Kennedy (b.1958), Environmentalist, farmer heir presumptive to Marquess of Ailsa
• Hon. Lord Kincraig (Robert Johnston) (1912–2002), High Court Judge, Chairman, Review of Parole etc. (Scotland)
• Major-General Lamont Kirkland (b.1957), CBE, Head of Forces Winter Sports Assoc., Commander 4th Infantry Division
• Gordon Stuart Lowden (b.1927), President Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (1989–90)
• Alistair McGeachy (b.1948), Senior Immigration Judge
• Gregor Mackenzie (b.1956), Scotland international rugby player
• Ian MacNaughton 1925-2002, Television & Film Producer, notably of Monty Python's Flying Circus
• David Mitton 1939-2008, Director & Screenwriter for TV, including Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends
• Colin Montgomerie (b.1963), Scottish professional golfer, European Order of Merit winner record 8 times (1993-2002) including 7 in succession, 2010 European Ryder Cup captain (winner), subsequent BBC Sports Coach of the Year.
• Michael Moore (b.1965), MP (Lib.Dem), Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk (since 2005), Secretary of State for Scotland (since 2010)
• Peter Niven (b.1964), 1,000 race-winning NH jockey, racehorse trainer
• William Pattullo (1924–1979), Sheriff of Glasgow and Strathkelvin (since 1962)
• Robert Reid (b.1966), 2001 World Rally Champion Co-Driver. Performance Director, Motor Sports Association (UK NGB)
• James Martin Ritchie (1917–93), Chairman British Enkalon Ltd, Director Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd. (1970–87)
• Sir John Shaw (b.1932), Governor Bank of Scotland (1999–2001)
• Struan Stevenson (b.1948), Conservative MEP
• David Thomson (1910–92), Former President Peter Thomson (Perth) Ltd. (whisky), Chairman Tayside Health Board (1973–77)
• Lawrence Urquhart (b.1935), Former Chairman Burmah Castrol, Scottish Widows and BAA Plc.
• Graeme Warner (b.1948), Sheriff of Grampian, Highland and Islands (1992–96)
• Eric McKellar Watt OBE, (d.2001), Founder of the 'McKellasr Watt' meat pie company - slogan 'McKellar Watt for Meatiness'
• Professor Nairn Wilson (b.1950), Professor Restorative Dentistry, Dean and Head of Dental School King's College London

External links

• School website
• Strathallan School's page on Scottish Schools Online

Editor: Ben