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A Spectacular Whole School Music!

1st April 25

Congratulations to all 105 pupils who took part in this year’s school musical – Shrek. From start to finish, it was an absolute joy — a vibrant celebration of talent, teamwork and creativity. This year’s production was particularly special, not only for its record-breaking cast size but also because it welcomed so many pupils to…

Dunottar School Hosts the Inaugural Howden U18 Surrey Sevens Tournament

6th March 25

On Wednesday, 5th March, Dunottar School had the privilege of hosting the very first Howden U18 Surrey Sevens tournament, a new event on the Surrey rugby scene. Supported by the British & Irish Lions and Rosslyn Park 7s sponsor Howden, this tournament brought together 40 schools for a day of exhilarating rugby action at Old…

House Shout 2025: Back to the 80s!

13th February 25

Congratulations to all of Dunottar’s Houses for another spectacular and successful House Shout! This year’s theme, Back to the 80s, brought an explosion of energy, creativity and enthusiasm, making for an unforgettable event. We were thrilled to welcome Nicholas McLean as our guest judge. With an impressive background in Musical Theatre, Nicholas provided insightful, constructive…

Charlotte Lands Role in Warner Bros. Adaptation of Wuthering Heights

13th February 25

We are thrilled to announce that Charlotte has been cast in the highly anticipated Warner Bros. Picture’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights, directed by the brilliant Emerald Fennell! Charlotte will be playing the childhood version of Margot Robbie’s Catherine Earnshaw. She will also star alongside Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff in this bold new take on Emily…

Sixth Form Sports Leaders Inspire the Next Generation with Indoor Athletics!

13th February 25

On a bright and energetic morning, Dunottar’s Sixth Form Sports Leaders hosted an exciting indoor athletics event for enthusiastic Year 1 and Year 2 pupils. Designed to promote teamwork, confidence and physical activity, the event was a fantastic opportunity for younger pupils from nine local primary schools to develop their coordination, agility and sporting skills…

Year 10 Inspired at GCSE Science Live

11th February 25

On Monday 10th February, our Year 10 pupils had the exciting opportunity to attend GCSE Science Live at the Brighton Dome, an event designed to enrich their understanding of science beyond the classroom. The day featured a series of inspiring lectures from some of the UK’s leading scientists, each sharing their groundbreaking research and insights…

Musical Talent Shines at Dunottar’s Live Lounge

4th February 25

A huge congratulations to all the pupils who took part in this term’s Live Lounge event! Once again, our talented musicians delivered an evening of truly special performances, showcasing their creativity, skill and passion for music. Among the many highlights was a standout rendition of Piano Man, where a pupil impressively accompanied themselves on both…

Christian Foley visits Dunottar School (again)!

20th January 25

Christian Foley is an incredibly talented rapper, writer and teacher in the UK, inspiring people to chase their dreams in many unique styles. In the second week back, Year 10 were delighted enough to have Christian give us workshop about Power and Conflict poems that we had studied. He gave us some incredible remixes of…

Dunottar Hosts Regional Heat of Prestigious Chemistry Competition

20th January 25

Dunottar was delighted to host a regional heat for the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Top of the Bench Competition, a prestigious national event designed to challenge and inspire young chemists. The competition saw six schools enter teams of students from Years 9, 10 and 11, putting their practical, problem-solving and teamwork skills to the test….

A Lunchtime of Musical Excellence at St. Matthew’s Church

15th January 25

On Thursday, 9th January, some of our talented music pupils filled the stunning St. Matthew’s Church with beautiful performances as part of their renowned Lunchtime Concert Series. From our exceptional music scholars to dedicated school musicians and two brilliant A-level students presenting their recital pieces, the concert truly showcased the incredible talent and hard work…

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Year 7 2026 Taster Morning

Saturday 17th May 2025

Give your child a head start at Dunottar!
Our Taster Morning on Saturday 17th May, 9am to 12 noon, is the perfect opportunity for children registered to sit our Year 7 entrance assessments in 2025 to experience life at Dunottar!