I hope by visiting the Junior School section of our website you have gained an initial impression of life at Aberlour House, and that we have convinced you to visit us and see for yourself what we can offer your child.
I look forward to meeting you hopefully at some stage in the near future.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your child's admission, please contact me personally. My telephone number is
+44 (0)1343 837829.
Chris Barton
Director of Student Admissions
How to Apply
There are six year groups at the Junior School and generally pupils fall into the following age range:
Form 4 - age 8
Form 5 - age 9
Form 6 - age 10
Form 7 - age 11
Form 8 - age 12
We accept applications from pupils to enter the Junior School at any stage, place permitting.
Application forms are available from:
The Admissions Secretary
Gordonstoun School
Elgin
Moray
IV30 5RF
Or Register Online here.
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Assessment and Scholarships
We hold an Assessment and Scholarship Weekend in the Spring Term when pupils are invited to spend a night in the School, even if they are not intending to board when they become pupils in the School. The emphasis during this informal weekend is on fun and it is a good opportunity for interested parents and pupils to experience the school in a relaxed and happy atmosphere.
Assessment is used purely as a benchmark and standardised tests in Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning are used. There will also be an opportunity to produce a piece of creative writing on a suggested theme.
The Head of the Junior School will also assess each pupil on the basis of:
- a report from the pupil's previous school; and
- an interview.
Talented musicians are also invited to apply for the Neil Wylie Memorial Scholarship for Music award. Candidates will have the opportunity to demonstrate their abillity during the Assessment Weekend.
Children who have been specifically entered for a Scholarship will be assessed throughout the weekend on the basis of the assessment tests above and their ability to demonstrate a particular flair and suitability to life in Aberlour House.
Scholarships are available when pupils enter at the start of each year. Pupils may take the Scholarship tests and exams only once at Junior School.
All pupils are eligible to take a Scholarship to the Senior School at 13 years or over.
Scholarships awarded to Junior School students will normally – after a thorough review – continue into the Senior School.
Assessment day for 2007/8 is Saturday 9 February 2008.
The final date for returning application forms is 25 January 2008.
Each candidate or their parents should inform the candidate's present Headteacher before proceeding with an application.
Further information and application forms are available from the Director of Admissions or the Admissions Secretary:
Telephone :01343 837829
Fax: 01343 837808
Email: admissions@gordonstoun.org.uk
Or download a copy of the application form.
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Open Days
We hold Open Days throughout the year for interested parents and pupils. The Dates for 2007/2008 are:
Saturday 15 September 2007
Saturday 10 November 2007
Saturday 1 March 2008 (tbc)
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Moving on to Senior School
We carry out Junior School assessments in conjunction with the Senior School.
This means that parents can assume that their children, once accepted, can move seamlessly to the Senior School.
Students who intend doing so must, however, take a test, based on the Common Entrance Examination.
This both keeps students up to the mark and helps to place them in the Senior School.
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