Robert Gordon’s College
Robert Gordons College
Org 1: HMC
Schoolhill, Aberdeen, AB10 1FE
Telephone: 01224 646346
Motto: Omni nunc arte magistra
Age Range: Nursery, Pre-Prep/Infants, Prep/Junior to 11, Prep/Junior to 13, Senior to 16, Senior to 18
Day or Boarding: Day, Day Only
Gender: Co-ed
Exams offered: Scottish National 5, Scottish Highers, Scottish Advanced Highers
Scholarships Tick: Academic, Bursary, Drama, Music, Sport
Bursaries and discounts: New entrant bursary, Sibling discount
‘Recognised for its ethos of being a caring, inclusive and respectful community, children at Robert Gordon’s College are encouraged to discover and explore a broad range of subjects and co-curricular programmes to help them find their niche and build a lifelong love for learning.
Mr Robin Macpherson, Head of Robert Gordon’s College, shares: ‘What makes RGC stand out as one of Scotland’s best schools is that all our pupils get the attention and support they need to succeed at whatever they want to be good at. Everyone has the chance to pursue what excites them and to be adventurous by trying something new. No one is overlooked, everyone matters. People are surprised that an independent school of our size can be so well attuned to our learners’ needs, emotionally, intellectually, and socially.
‘We pride ourselves on offering the broadest range possible of academic subjects, co-curricular activities, and life-changing trips and experiences. What our pupils achieve is phenomenal because we encourage them to take on big challenges, and we support them as they reach for success. That builds confidence, resilience and a strong sense of identity. These are all things that we want our children to have in the 21st century.
‘RGC has been around for almost three centuries and has a global alumni that connects us to exciting projects around the world. This means we have the capacity and ambition to create opportunities for our pupils that are uniquely inspiring. There really isn’t another school like us, anywhere.’
Children at Robert Gordon’s College are encouraged to expand their horizons with a strong support network for educational and career development. Extending beyond their school years, the values of a Robert Gordon’s education become an integral part of pupils who take them far into their future paths, supported by outstanding teachers and a global network of alumni.
Discover why HMIe Inspectors rated Robert Gordon’s College ‘excellent’ on Raising attainment and achievement at an Open Event (register your place at www.rgc.aberdeen.sch.uk/openevents) or talk to the Admissions team.
Number of pupils. Around 1,500.
Admission. The main entry points are Primary 1 (age 4½–5½ years), interviews held in January/February; Primary 6 (age 9½–10½ years), entrance assessment held in January; and Secondary 1 entrance assessment held in January. Entry at other stages and mid-session may be available.
Help with fees. Junior Foundationer Awards offer fee assistance to applicants entering Robert Gordon’s College Junior School. Free and reduced fee places are available to pupils entering Secondary 1, awarded after jointly assessing financial need and academic merit. Burnett Scholarships offer up to half-fee discounts to pupils of outstanding talent in academic subjects, in music, or in sport and are available to pupils currently in Fourth or Fifth Year at other schools.
Charitable status. Robert Gordon's College is a Scottish Charity, SC000123, regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR).
Governors & Staff:
Chairman of Governors: Kevin Reynard, BCom, CA
Head of College: Robin Macpherson, BA, MSc, FRSA
Head of Junior School: Jane Tulloch, MA
Deputy Head: Sally-Ann Johnson, BEd, MEd
Deputy Head: Varie MacLeod, BEd
Head of Senior School: Clare Smith, MA, PGCE
Deputy Head (Co-curricular): Neil Buchanan
Deputy Head (Academic): Claire Cowie, MA, MLitt
Deputy Head (Child Protection and Pastoral Care): Robin Fish, MA Oxon, PGCE
Chief Financial Officer: Andrew W Lowden, MA, CA
Chief Operating Officer: Kenny Gunnyeon, BSc
Director of Advancement: Laura Presslie, BA
Director of IT Services: David Stone, BSc, MSc
Director of People: Anna Cairns, MSc