Elgin, Morayshire IV30 5RF
10 simple reasons to choose Gordonstoun Junior School
Independent prep school in Elgin.
For pupils aged 6 to 13 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day and boarding school. Around 40% of pupils board, all are full boarders. Boarding starts from Year 2.
Not a school of religious character.
Academically selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Junior division of Gordonstoun, an all-through school to age 18.
Fees range from £4,100 to £5,595 per term (2021/22). Weekly boarding fees are £9,050 per term. Full boarding fees are £9,050 per term.
10 better reasons to choose Gordonstoun Junior School
Schoolsmith Score®; 84.
One of the best independent prep schools in Morayshire and the best primary school for 10 miles.
On average, 11.7 pupils per class and 9.8 pupils per teacher.
Most pupils go on to Gordonstoun.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Latin, Greek. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for music, art, languages, computing, drama and sport throughout, and for most subjects from Year 5.
The school is a member of the Round Square Organisation, a network of 150 schools worldwide committed to practical, cross-cultural and collaborative education, based on six IDEALS (International, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership, Service).
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Over half the pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). Choir and one or two instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
As the junior school to Gordonstoun, pupils can expect access to specialised teaching and facilities, as well as eventual progression to the senior school.
Find another school near Gordonstoun Junior School
Independent Prep Schools
Day: Drumduan School (11.8 miles). Boarding: Kilgraston Junior School (137.1 miles); Strathallan Prep School (139.1 miles); Ardvreck School (141 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Day: Gordonstoun (0 miles); Drumduan Upper School (11.8 miles). Boarding: Gordonstoun (0 miles); Lathallan School (98.6 miles); Kilgraston School (137.1 miles).