Exam success 2023 for Kilgraston pupils
Kilgraston pupils are celebrating the continuation of the school’s strong academic achievements with the release of the 2023 Scottish Exam results. These see Kilgraston’s results once again well above national averages.
At Higher level, 51% of Kilgraston pupils achieved a Grade A, against a national average of 32.8% at the same level. Even more impressive is the high numbers of Kilgraston pupils who obtained five or more straight As in their Highers with almost a fifth achieving this. This success is mirrored at National 5 level with 66% of Kilgraston pupils achieving Grade As against a national average of 38.6% at the same level. Furthermore, almost a quarter of pupils sitting National 5s obtained 8 or more straight As and over half achieved at least five As at National 5 level.
Kilgraston’s Headteacher, Mrs Tanya Davie, said: “I am incredibly proud of these results. Kilgraston has a long history of strong results, and this year our pupils continue this tradition in a number of robust ways. Indeed, this year, more of our pupils sitting Highers achieved A Grades than in 2022. Across the board, I know the hard work which has gone into these results so I would like to extend my congratulations to every one of our pupils and to the Kilgraston staff who support them.”
Kilgraston pupils showed their strengths across a wide variety of subjects. In the core subject of English, Kilgraston pupils achieved incredible results with 100% achieving a Grade A/B at National 5 level. As a girls-only school, Kilgraston pupils continue to smash gender stereotypes with 100% achieving a Grade A in Advanced Higher Physics. In addition, 100% of pupils achieved a Grade A in Computing at National 5 level and Advanced Higher level.
In languages too, 100% of pupils obtained an A grade in Latin at both Higher and National 5 levels. In Higher German, 100% achieved a Grade A and in Higher Spanish 100% achieved Grade A/B.
Music is a cornerstone of life at Kilgraston, and these latest results show just how important this subject is with an impressive 100% getting a A Grade at National 5 level and 100% achieving Grade A/B at Higher level. Kilgraston’s sporting prowess is well known, and this continues in Advanced Higher PE with 100% achieving Grade A.
Mrs Davie concludes: “Our pupils perform well across many subjects and in particular in those subjects where boys traditionally excel, for example, such as physics. However, the richness and diversity of our results proves the benefits of a girls only education. It gives our pupils an opportunity to focus without distractions and without fear of conforming and they do this in abundance.
“We encourage our pupils to seize every opportunity here, to work hard and to reap the rewards of a Kilgraston education. As a school, my team and I are focused on offering the best education now and in the future and to raise the next generation of strong, fearless young people and these results are proof of this and collectively, it gives me so much joy and happiness to see this progress.”
Kilgraston Class of 2023 has much to celebrate with every Upper Sixth pupil achieving the results required to get their firm or insurance University offer. This means almost four fifths of pupils will now go to their first choice of university. This year’s cohort are predominantly moving on to courses in Humanities and the Arts and courses include Liberal Arts, Social Anthropology, Rural Land Management, Event Management, and English.
However, as always, Kilgraston represents strongly in the STEM subjects with pupils seeking courses in Chemistry and Physics as well as Sport and Exercise Science. Over a third of Upper Sixth pupils will progress to prestigious Russel Group Universities and there was 100% success rate for girls wishing to study at St Andrew’s with all being made unconditional offers.
Find out more about our academic success.
Kilgraston Equestrian Team latest achievements
What a fabulous six months we have had horsing around at Kilgraston Equestrian.
Starting off with our Inter-House Showjumping competition in March, which offered a fantastic launch-pad for our runners and riders going into the Kilgraston Scottish School Equestrian Championships. This year’s event saw over 200 entries from schools the length and breadth of Scotland, our biggest ever and saw some fantastic results.
It was a great start to the equestrian season for Kilgraston Equestrian team with pupils Charlotte, Phoebe, Kiki and Daisy all competing with success in British Eventing. We have had many other senior pupils competing successfully as well as into our Juniors.
Huge congratulations to Lower Third’s Naomi and her pony Annandale Maria who have qualified for both the Royal International Horse Show and the London International Horse show in the Nursery Stakes WHP.
For us here at Kilgraston it is not just about the competition it is also the horsemanship. We have had three pupils who have all sat their British Horse Society Stage 1 exam. This is an Industry recognised foundation of Knowledge in riding, care and stable management. This was all done alongside our Equestrian staff who are all British Horse Society Qualified.
Kilgraston Senior School 2023 Show – Fame!
Kilgraston Senior School 2023 Show was a legwarmer and leotard spectacle as pupils backflipped across the stage for top musical Fame!
It came fresh from the amazing performances by Junior Show pupils in ‘Annie’ and pulled together in little under a week, the show was testament to the incredible drive and focus of Kilgraston staff and pupils.
Pupils were unrecognisable in the outstanding costume and makeup and the Kilgraston Theatre transformed with the handiwork of the scenery team led by Mr Lapeyre.
Audiences were wowed by the talents of our pupils and in particular the crowd-pleaser and title track of ‘Fame!’. Well done to everyone for the colossal efforts and thank you to everyone who bought tickets to support this.
‘til next year…all together now…Fame!
Kilgraston’s Headteacher says “Business as usual”
Kilgraston’s Headteacher, Mrs Davie, recently spoke to local paper, Perthshire Advertiser about the strong future of Kilgraston with the investment by Achieve Education.
You can read the article here.
Photo via Perthshire Advertiser
Head Girl Team 2022 - 2023 Review of the Year
Kilgraston’s Head Girl Team 2022 - 2023 reviewed the past 12 months including Young Enterprise successes, hockey wins and much more. Take a look at Lexie, Jeanie and Amy’s highlights of 2022 - 2023.
Kilgraston Speech Day 2023
Kilgraston Speech Day 2023 had much to celebrate and alongside our existing families, alumnae attended this year’s event.
Our guest speaker was Olympic athlete, Eilidh Doyle, who gave an insightful speech into her competitive experiences and urging pupils to make the most of opportunities, staying to true to what ignites flames of ambition. Also speaking was Mr Barry Farrell, a former Kilgraston Bursar of 19 years and who is now part of the investment group, Achieve Education.
Our Junior Speech Day took place in the morning before a break for the Kilgraston tradition of picnics on the Front Lawn. Our Senior School Speech Day then followed with a special mention to Deputy Head Mrs Carol Ann Lund who is retiring this year after 34 years at Kilgraston .
The academic year 2022 - 2023 has been which will stand long in the memories of our Kilgraston family, and it has shown us all what we are capable of. Well done to all prizewinners this year and thank you to our community for your ongoing support. It has meant a great deal.
Now to 2023 - 2024 and beyond - we are excited and ready for it. See you all then.
Kilgraston pupil represents Scotland in hockey
Kilgraston’s Head Girl 2022 - 2023, and hockey captain, Lexie, has been selected to play for Scotland in the Aspiring U18 Girls squad in the EuroHockey Championships to take place in Krefeld, Germany 6-17th July 2023.
Lexie said: “I am so pleased to have been selected to represent Scotland in the Aspiring U18s Girls EuroHockey Championships this July taking place in Germany where we will play some of the top teams in Europe. I would like to thank Mr David Stott, my Kilgraston Hockey Academy coach for all of his time, encouragement and dedication during our hockey academy sessions. I have really enjoyed being Captain this year and would like to thank the team for all of their efforts on and off the pitch. I would like to wish the new team all the very best of luck for the next upcoming hockey season.”
Lexie was one of the Kilgraston XI team which won the Scottish Hockey Challenge plate and has represented Scotland on a number of occasions with over 20 caps to her name already.
Kilgraston’s Hockey Academy offers sportswomen the opportunity to grow and learn from the best. It is led by Mr David Stott, a former GB coach, and PE teacher, Mrs Emma Fraser.
Kilgraston Junior Years review of the year 2022 - 2023
Kilgraston Junior Years pupils have visited the Antarctic, burned a Viking ship, were visited by lambs and emergency services, worked hard but most of all had FUN in 2022 - 2023.
Miss Cribbin, Deputy Head of Kilgraston Junior Years, has put together a short video with some of our highlights from this year. Well done everyone, we cannot wait to see you in August 2023.
Kilgraston’s Headteacher on STV
Kilgraston’s Headteacher, Tanya Davie, appeared on STV’s flagship news programme to discuss the impressive fundraising efforts and investment deal by Achieve Education.
Kilgraston Sports Day 2023 - Juniors and Seniors
Sports Day 2023 did not disappoint. With all pupils taking part in a range of events, there was an excellent combination of competition and fun events on display. From the Sixth Form Tug of War to the blue ribboned 100m race, all our pupils were given an opportunity to shine. A highlight for many was the relays with the Junior staff challenging the Upper Third and the Senior staff racing the Upper Sixth. Both pupil teams were successful which means staff have some work to do on their sprinting technique! And of course, our parents egg and spoon races which are always highly contested.
A special mention to Libby, our piper, who led the school beautifully onto the athletics field and along the track for the presentations. A huge well done and thank you to all our athletes, staff and visitors for making the day such success.
Senior School Champions:
- 4th form Maia
- 5th form Fern
- 6th form Lexie
House winner Arran
Junior School Champions:
- Over 11 Alice
- Under 11 Jessica
- Under 9 Minnie
- Under 7 Tallulah