Gordonstoun School, Elgin
Gordonstoun School is an independent school for pupils in Elgin.
Data last updated 24 Oct 2026
Gordonstoun School in detail
Independent school in Scotland
Gordonstoun School is an independent school in Scotland, on the Scottish Government's register of independent schools (updated August 2026). Independent schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.
It is run by Gordonstoun Schools Limited. The register gives it a maximum roll of 657 (168 in the Junior School), and records that it provides boarding.
As an independent school it sets its own admissions and fees, so contact the school directly about places, entry assessments and any bursaries.
Source: Scottish Government register of independent schools (OGL)
Key Information
Scottish GovernmentInspection
Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, not Ofsted. Find Gordonstoun School's reports on the inspectorate's website.
At a Glance
Yes
Boarding
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Moray is 1 (the median across 53 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Questions parents ask about Gordonstoun School
How do I apply to Gordonstoun School?
Gordonstoun School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Gordonstoun School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Moray is 1 (the median across 53 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Gordonstoun School?
Gordonstoun School is at Elgin, IV30 5RF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)