A school where girls are given space to shine

Kilgraston is a dynamic school for girls aged five to 18. Distinctive and remarkable, it offers a world-class education that is both academic and personal.

In 2015, Kilgraston School was named the Sunday Times top performing independent school for the Scottish Highers Curriculum.

Set in 54 acres of stunning Scottish parkland in Perthshire, Kilgraston offers girls security and space to grow and develop while providing a tranquil and gentle-paced environment for them to concentrate without distraction.

The school follows the Scottish curriculum and although non-selective in the sixth form, its results are outstanding, with more than 65% achieving A grades and more than 98% achieving A-C in Advanced Highers. This is due in no small part to the inclusive and supportive environment that enables each girl to mature naturally and without pressure in an atmosphere of intellectual freedom and opportunity.

Kilgraston offers a happy and safe boarding community from the age of eight and outstanding pastoral care is provided by each of the house-mistresses in the four boarding houses. They and their assistants work closely with year heads and tutors to put pastoral care at the heart of the school, while older girls act as big sisters to the younger pupils. The girls have an active social calendar with sports fixtures, musical performances, excursions and many socials with partner schools.

Kilgraston’s sporting provision is headed by Pauline Stott MBE, the Director of Sport and former double Olympian. Pauline is a real role model to the girls and a key element in the school’s success on the sports fields. Kilgraston’s enviable range of sporting facilities includes an international sized all-weather hockey astroturf, sports hall, tennis courts, fitness room, equestrian centre and 25m indoor swimming pool and the school currently has girls representing Scotland in hockey and netball.

Music is another key part of the Kilgraston community, reflected in the busy calendar of events throughout the year including the annual Christmas Concert. Girls represent the school in regional and national orchestras and choirs, while in drama, pupils take the LAMDA examinations and partake in plays, musicals and house drama competitions. The art department is renowned for its outstanding creativity and girls win top art awards at competitions across Scotland.

Kilgraston also offers more than 50 additional clubs and activities, including DofE, debating, dance, karate, World Challenge, musical trips and more. www.kilgraston.com

Kilgraston School offers a caring, supportive environment for girls of all ages.