PLUS EST
EN VOUS
Gordonstoun, founded in 1934, is a philosophy of education in action. The extraordinary education we provide gives students the confidence to achieve the impossible.
Gordonstoun's motto 'plus est en vous', is the ethos at our core. We go out of our way to create opportunities for students to demonstrate - not only to others but to themselves - what they are capable of.
- Here are five reasons to send your child to Gordonstoun:
- Unique Educational Ethos: Gordonstoun offers a distinctive philosophy of education that stretches, challenges, and nurtures every child academically, socially, and personally within a supportive community. It is one of the UK's last remaining full boarding schools, providing a safe and nurturing environment where students develop independence and lifelong friendships, essential life skills .
- Strong Ethos of Responsibility and Resilience: The school encourages students to take responsibility from an early age, rise to challenges, develop resilience, and cope with disappointment while achieving success. This ethos fosters personal development both inside and outside the classroom .
- Diverse and Inclusive Community: Gordonstoun has a vibrant international community with students from around 40 countries, promoting respect, tolerance, compassion, and multicultural understanding .
- Outstanding Co-curricular Opportunities: Students participate in a wide range of activities including expeditions, sailing, mountaineering, music, and sports, which complement academic learning and help build resilience and confidence .
- Beautiful and Accessible Location: Situated on a stunning 200-acre woodland campus in Moray, Scotland, near the sea and hills, Gordonstoun offers a peaceful yet accessible environment with excellent transport links .
“The Gordonstoun community
is on active service for things
which are more important than
Gordonstoun.”
GORDONSTOUN AT A GLANCE
Community
“A unique place of education, its ability to balance a broad, academic personal and challenging curriculum whilst maintaining a warm, close-knit community is unmatched.”
- Talk Education
REPORTS AND
REVIEWS
A family ethos
“The positive, caring, family ethos of Gordonstoun School promotes a sense of trust, respect and kindness for all.”
- HM Inspectors
ORIGINAL CHARACTERS,
ORIGINAL THINKERS
Why Gordonstoun?
“The importance of outdoor learning, adventure and exploring what is on your doorstep cannot be underestimated.”
- Heather Stanning, Old Gordonstonian
ACADEMICALLY
EXCELLENT
Our Academic Curriculum
“I'm thinking of taking computer science at Oxford purely because I absolutely love maths and I absolutely love computing and this school has really helped me grow my passion for both subjects”
- Victoria, Year 13
