Founded in 1883 and purpose built, Ardvreck stands in extensive grounds on the edge of Crieff in the heart of Perthshire.
The School has a long tradition of providing academic, sporting and musical excellence and of maintaining high standards in all that it does. As nearly all teaching staff and their families live within the School grounds, there is an atmosphere as near to family life as is possible. For boarders, this creates a stability and a real feeling of belonging; for day pupils, it imparts a sense of being welcomed into a family. Regular contact with home ensures that life at school is not an isolated experience but a daily adventure to be enjoyed and shared. The School maintains a policy of full boarding providing a wide programme of activities at weekends which can be enjoyed by day pupils also.
There are many Service Children at Ardvreck and a discount in fees is given to Service Families.
Pupil numbers have increased by over 25% in the past two years. There is a policy of full-boarding with whole-school exeats from Friday afternoons until Sunday evenings, approximately every third weekend when all pupils go home or to relations or friends. This ensures that the School can run a rich and full boarding experience which is much enjoyed by all.
Pupils travelling as unaccompanied minors, particularly those arriving from overseas, are given special care at Ardvreck. Pupils are met by a School representative who is known to them and who co-ordinates their return to School either by private authorised taxi or by the School's own transport. Once children are safely back at school, parents are notified by telephone, fax or e-mail, whichever is most convenient.
Pupils are prepared for all major Public Schools through Common Entrance and Scholarship examinations and in recent years have gained places in the following schools: Glenalmond, Fettes, Loretto, Strathallan, Gordonstoun, Rugby, Eton, Shrewsbury, St Leonard's, Kilgraston, Queen Margaret's York, Downe House, Epsom College, Uppingham, Royal Grammar School, Guildford, to name just some, with academic, music and art scholarships being gained at Glenalmond, Rugby, Strathallan and St Leonard's and two All-Round Scholarships at Gordonstoun.
Entry is by assessment and interview with the Headmaster. Entrance Scholarship Examinations take place in the Spring Term. Early application for places is encouraged.
