Breadalbane Academy

Breadalbane Academy is an all-through school, catering for pupils from age 2 to 18, with a very wide catchment, from the stunning wilderness of Rannoch moor in the east to the bustling towns of Dunkeld and Pitlochry in the west. The school also has a Gaelic Medium provision in the primary which will extend into the secondary in session 2018/19. Located in the scenic town of Aberfeldy and towered over by the Highland Perthshire mountains, the school has one of the most spectacular school settings in the UK. Its location makes it an ideal gateway to the Scottish Highlands, despite being just over 30 minutes commute from the City of Perth.

Breadalbane Academy consistently performs strongly in SQA examinations and this is reflected in the fact that approximately 50% of pupils progress on to Higher Education.

The school’s vision statement ‘belonging, believing, aspiring, achieving’ reflects the schools’ commitment to creating an inclusive environment in which all children are encouraged to develop the self-belief they need to flourish personally and academically.

The Academy has a long and distinguished history dating back to the 19th Century, which is complemented by current high levels of attainment

Breadalbane Academy has a strong record in science and technology and pupils in S2 recently won the national Salter Award for Chemistry. The school’s F24 Club, where pupils design and drive a racing car, has also experienced significant success in national competition. The school is also a national leader in the development of school based vocational qualifications and was awarded the Scotland-wide LANTRA award for vocational education in 2017. The Rural Skills class has featured on the BBC Beechgrove Garden programme, where the school’s provision was celebrated as an example of national good practice.

As well as a strong track record of academic excellence, Breadalbane Academy also has a long tradition of offering experiences designed to encourage wider achievement and develop well-rounded individuals. The school offers many extra-curricular activities which include teams in football, basketball, rugby, netball and hockey, as well as one of the most successful Duke of Edinburgh programmes anywhere in Scotland.  The school also has an outdoor learning instructor who is supporting in the ambitious plan of guaranteeing an outdoor learning experience for all pupils from age 5 to 15. 

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