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St Leonards SchoolSouth Street, St Andrews, KY16 9QJ, UK01334 472126 |
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| School type |
Co-educational Day & Boarding Preparatory, Senior & Sixth Form |
| Founded | 1877 |
| Status | Private |
| Head | Mr Simon Brian |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Co-ed Age Range | 4-18 years (boarding from 10) |
| Number of pupils | 530 |
| Day fees per annum | £11,715 - £22,770 per annum |
| Boarding fees per annum | £34,935 - £54,420 per annum |
| Average Class Size | 12-20 |
| Teacher/Pupil ratio | 1:7 |
| Authorised IB Programmes | IBDP, IBMYP, IBPYP, IBCP |
| CP Coordinator | Christopher Meighen |
| Diploma Coordinator | Christopher Meighen |
| MYP Coordinator | Sharon Moan |
| PYP Coordinator | Claire Robertson |
| Associations | BSA, HMC, ISC, IB |
St Leonards is an independent, coeducational boarding and day school on a historic campus in the heart of St Andrews, an hour from Edinburgh Airport. The town is renowned as the 'Home of Golf' and home to Scotland's oldest university. St Leonards was named Scotland's Independent School of the Year 2024 for Academic Performance by The Sunday Times Good Schools Guide, and UK Independent School of the Year 2022 for International Student Experience.
With 38 nationalities represented, the school is international in outlook yet rooted in Scottish tradition. Recent investment of over £5 million has transformed boarding facilities, providing a 'home from home' for pupils aged 10+. Boarding houses feature modern kitchens, spacious social areas, and bedrooms with striking views of the town and coastline.
St Leonards is one of only two UK schools to offer all four IB programmes. Pupils begin with the PYP, continue with the MYP alongside (I)GCSEs, and progress to the CP or DP in the Sixth Form. In 2025, candidates achieved an average of 36 points, with 86% of Higher Level grades at 5+. Graduates progress to leading universities including Oxford, St Andrews, Edinburgh, Durham, UCL, and international destinations including Zurich, Leiden, and US Division 1 golf colleges.
Life at St Leonards balances academic ambition with sport and co-curricular opportunity. Over 50 activities are offered, from Aviation to Choir, alongside international trips including Nepal, Iceland, and Greece. The renowned 8-tier Golf Academy caters for all levels; in partnership with the St Andrews Links, the Academy gives pupils access to world-class training facilities and equipment. St Leonards truly equips pupils Ad Vitam – for life, with skills and passions that endure long after school.
Entry is by test and interview, with CAT4 for older pupils. We offer a one-year IGCSE programme for Sixth Form preparation.