Strathallan School

Strathallan School is a private boarding and day school in Scotland for boys and girls aged 7–18. The school has a campus at Forgandenny, a few miles south of Perth.
School roll.
The school has 73 full-time staff, and 18 part-time staff. It has pupils as follows:
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". In 1920 the school then moved to its present-day campus in Forgandenny which spans 153 acres of rural Perthshire and promotes an all-round progressive education striving to maintain Riley's original significant values: Respect, Kindness, Humility, Honest, Hard Work and Excellence with to foster and nurture the best in every pupil.
At Strathallan, teaching is built around the individual, recognising that young people learn in different ways. This supportive approach helps to develop each pupil's needs and ambitions, encouraging pupils to achieve more. The choice of study in sixth form offers A-Levels, Scottish Highers and the Extended Project Qualification and the pupils consistently achieve amongst the top exam results in the country, allowing them to take up places at top universities in the UK and abroad as well as pursuing further training and career pathways. Spanning professional, sports people and entrepreneurs, Strathallian alumni of note include: Duncan Scott (British Olympic swimmer), JJ Chalmers (ex Royal Marine, Invictus Games medallist and TV presenter) and Andrew Scott (Chief Executive, Orbital, structural engineers of the world's most powerful floating tidal turbine).
Strathallan's present Headmaster, Mark Lauder, advocates that every pupil's personal wellbeing can benefit from a wide cross-section of outdoor activities, building confidence, resilience and happiness. Strathallan's all-embracing community celebrates diversity together with achievements large and small, cultivating life-long friendships, curiosity and the love of learning. "
Controversy.
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.
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, Cambridge University, and University of St Andrews. 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:
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.
Boarding houses.
The school has eight boarding houses in operation, including a Junior House for children from 7 to 13: Riley (mixed juniors), Freeland (boys), Nicol (boys), Ruthven (boys), Simpson (boys), Thornbank (girls), Woodlands (girls) and Glenbrae (girls). 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.