The Next Stage
Beyond Belhaven
When children leave Belhaven at 13, they don't just move to a new school - they step into the next chapter of their lives with confidence, character, and genuine readiness.
READY FOR ANYTHING
'Ready' is an important word for us. We mean that when our children cross the bridge into senior school, they have an inner strength that helps them explore their new world with a sense of self, a sense of purpose, and a clear understanding of right and wrong.
The security of knowing how to form great friendships and working relationships is the key to success at senior school. These are the skills that matter most,and they're what we focus on every day at Belhaven.
Our knowledge of the individual, courtesy of our small class sizes and outstanding pastoral care, enable us to give family-specific advice.
OUTSTANDING LEAVERS’ DESTINATIONS
Our children progress to the UK's finest senior schools, with an exceptional record of winning scholarships in academics, sport, music, art, drama, and all-round achievement.
Recent leavers have won places at schools including:
Ampleforth, Downe House, Eton, Fettes, Glenalmond, Harrow, Loretto, Marlborough, Merchiston, Oundle, Radley, Rugby, Sedbergh, Sherborne, Stowe, St Mary's Calne, Strathallan, Tudor Hall, Uppingham…
…and many more. See our full Leavers' Destinations.
THE HEADMASTER'S CONNECTIONS
Our Headmaster's strong relationships with Heads of leading Scottish and English public schools mean we understand exactly what senior schools are looking for, and how to prepare children thoroughly.
This isn't about coaching for interviews or teaching to the test. It's about developing those genuine qualities - intellectual curiosity, resilience, kindness, confidence - that great schools value most.
We also host Senior Schools Fairs at Belhaven to introduce you and your children to the UK’s best senior schools.
SCHOLARSHIP SUCCESS
We're immensely proud of our scholarship record. Year after year, Belhaven children win awards recognising excellence across multiple disciplines.
But scholarships are about more than prizes - they're external validation that we've done our job well, developing each child's talents to their fullest potential.
See our latest Scholarship News.
WHAT MATTERS MOST
When we wave goodbye to our leavers, we hope they take with them:
- Friendships that will last a lifetime.
- The confidence to be authentically themselves.
- A love of learning that will never fade.
- The courage to try new things.
- The kindness to lift others up.
- The resilience to face setbacks with grace.
These are the qualities that ensure success, not just at senior school, but in life.
That's what we mean by ready.
