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Lathallan School

Johnshaven, Angus, Scotland · DD10 0HN

Set on the Angus coast at Johnshaven, Lathallan School is a small independent school that has educated boys and girls since 1930. With around 200 pupils and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 12 to 1, classes are intimate and pupils are easily known as individuals. The school is non-denominational and offers boarding alongside day places, drawing families who value a close-knit community. The sixth form is very small, with about ten pupils, which suits those who want close attention in their final years.

200

Pupils

£26,902

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
200
Pupil:teacher ratio
12
Location
Johnshaven, Angus, Scotland
Website
https://lathallan.org.uk/

Headteacher

Headmaster Mr Richard Toley

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Teaching & academics

A favourable pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 12 to 1 underpins the close, personal teaching that a school of this size can offer. Modern languages are part of the picture, with both French and Spanish taught. Lathallan is inspected by the ISI, the body that oversees independent schools.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils
10

Qualifications offered

other

Arts & extracurricular

Languages

FrenchSpanish

Sport

Main sports

RugbyCricketFootballNetball

Beyond the classroom

Team sport features prominently, with rugby, cricket, football and netball all on offer. The mix of contact and court sports gives pupils of differing interests a route into competitive play.

Ethos & heritage

Founded
1930
Religious character
Non-denom
Boarding
Yes

Mobile phone policy

J1-S4 pupils are not permitted to use mobile phones in school between 8.15am to 5pm. S5 and S6 pupils are permitted to use their mobile phone appropriately outside of their classes.

Money matters

Day fees (per year)
£9,968 - £26,902
Boarding fees (per year)
£33,723 - £37,369

No exact figures, but the head wants to help families. 'When the children want to come and we want them to come, we do what we can to make it happen'

The last word

A small coastal school where children are known by name, and where the head signals a genuine willingness to help families who want a place make it work.

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Lathallan School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Lathallan School located?

Lathallan School is located at Johnshaven, DD10 0HN.

What type of school is Lathallan School?

Lathallan School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Scotland.

How many pupils attend Lathallan School?

Lathallan School has approximately 200 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.