Year 6, consisting of 48 children received a total of 124 offers to Independent Senior Schools and 48 scholarships were awarded. Together with our record-breaking 61 scholarships in 2023 and continued success in 2024, in the last three years, our pupils have been awarded 148 scholarships between them. This is truly an outstanding achievement, particularly for a non-selective school. With places offered at 30 different independent schools and Grammar Schools (between 2023-2025), Aberdour continues to stand out as a truly independent Prep school. 

Why are we successful? 

We prepare children not just for the next stage of their education, but for a world that is constantly changing — even one that doesn’t yet exist. Next schools are not looking for a tutored child. They want learners who are confident, curious, and ready to take risks. They value team players with a strong sense of self, who have experienced a rich and varied education, developed passions, and can speak about them with pride.

We send children forward who are not afraid to ask questions, to take part, and to stand out — children who are equipped not just to fit in, but to make a difference

We send children on to their next school as an Aberdorian, a child who is a resilient, confident, and happy individual — someone who can adapt with ease, connect with others, and proudly express their unique personality. 

How do we prepare the children? 

Please remember that you do not need to plan for your child’s entry into Senior schools until the beginning of Year 5. We will be there to support you and your child throughout this process. We have been doing this for over 95 years!

Aberdour pupils have always shown to excel in critical thinking and reasoning. We offer support in a number of ways and ensure the children are at the heart of everything that we do, as such the sessions are designed to enhance the children’s self-esteem and confidence, to prepare them for their next stage.

• We meet with you to discuss the right school for your child, together with the various entry requirements for your chosen schools.
• We ensure regular exam practise from Year 5 onwards, and integrate 11+ homework from the spring term (this includes a subscription to BOFA to support with online examinations).
• We build weekly 40-minute reasoning sessions into the school timetable from Year 2 onwards.
• PAL tutors focus their lessons on developing both your child’s exam techniques and their skills in interview situations.
• Your child will receive a number of practise interviews with their Tutor, Headmaster and Deputy Head.
• References are prepared for each school that your child has applied to (this normally takes place in the November of Year 6).
• The Headmaster has discussions with numerous senior schools regarding individual pupils.

Over the past 3-5 years, Aberdour has fed into the following schools. The information is provided to help with your Senior School selection and entry process. Please click on the logos below to be redirected to their websites. 

Senior School Offers and Scholarships 2024-25

Year 6, consisting of 48 children received a total of 125 offers to Independent Senior Schools and 48 scholarships were awarded. Together with our record-breaking 61 scholarships in 2023 and continued success in 2024, in the last three years, our pupils have been awarded 148 scholarships between them. This is truly an outstanding achievement, particularly for a non-selective school. With places offered at 30 different independent schools and Grammars (between 2023-2025), Aberdour continues to stand out as an truly independent Prep school.

Senior School Offers and Scholarships 2023-24

Year 6, consisting of 42 children received a total of 114 offers of Senior School places and 39 scholarships were awarded. Together with our record-breaking 61 scholarships in 2023, in the last two years, our pupils have been awarded 100 schorlarships between them, This is truly an outstanding number, particularly for a non-selective school.  With places offered at 30 different independent schools and Grammars, Aberdour continues to stand out as an truly independent Prep school.

Senior School Offers and Scholarships 2022-23

In Year 6, 48 of our pupils will be moving to independent senior schools. Within this group, pupils received a total of 127 offers of Senior School places and 61 scholarships were awarded. 4 children are moving to State Grammar Schools, Academies or High Schools.