What Larbert High School does

Larbert High School is a public secondary school located on Carrongrange Avenue in Stenhousemuir, Falkirk, Scotland, operating under Falkirk Council's Children Services. It serves students in S1 through S6 (ages 12-18) pursuing Scottish National Qualifications (N4-N5, Highers, Advanced Highers) across ten faculties including English & Media, Sciences, Humanities, Modern Languages, Maths & Computing, Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing, and Technologies. The school is led by Rector Jo Wilson and Head Teacher Jon Reid, with governance supported by an elected Parent Council.

The school's core technology platform is anchored by a comprehensive 1:1 iPad programme recognized through Apple Distinguished School status (2024-2027), integrating Google Workspace, BorrowBox (digital library), Achieve (study platform), and custom-built school apps including the Pupil Landing Page and LHS Exam Doctor. Digital delivery is structured around the Larbert Learning Hub (built on Google Sites), the Supported Study programme, and a virtual classes offering that delivers seven online courses to over 200 pupils across the region. Distinctive programmes include My Carbon Zero (climate literacy in partnership with Fuel Change and Pond Foundation), Larbert Reads (Silver Reading Schools award pursuing Gold), the LHS Leadership Academy, and pupil-led media through Trilby TV and The Scope newspaper.

As a publicly funded institution, the school generates no commercial revenue; funding flows through Falkirk Council with supplementary family-support mechanisms including Scottish Child Payment, Free School Meal/£120 clothing grant, Education Maintenance Allowance (£30/week), and Pupil Equity Funding. Distribution is single-campus and catchment-based, supplemented by digital channels (school app, website, Bluesky, YouTube, weekly bulletin). Equity-focused ancillary services include SETUP (sustainable uniform and essentials) and LHS Fuel Stop (food pantry), and outcomes data shows positive destination rates above national and local averages alongside 90%+ pupil satisfaction with digital learning.

Name

Larbert High School

Legal name

Larbert High School

Website

https://larberthigh.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Larbert High School is a public secondary school in Stenhousemuir, Falkirk, Scotland, serving S1-S6 pupils (ages 12-18) through a 1:1 iPad programme and ten academic faculties under Falkirk Council. It offers distinctive climate literacy (My Carbon Zero), reading culture (Larbert Reads), and Apple Distinguished School (2024-2027) recognized technology integration.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Stenhousemuir

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Larbert High School is a public secondary school in Stenhousemuir, Falkirk, Scotland that delivers the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence and National Qualifications (N4-N5, Highers, Advanced Highers) to students aged 12-18 across S1-S6. The school provides a broad curriculum across 10 faculties, supported by a 1:1 iPad programme (recognised as an Apple Distinguished School 2024-2027), and a range of student services including study support, exam preparation, climate literacy, reading initiatives, leadership development, and transition/career guidance.

Product overview

Larbert High School is a comprehensive secondary school in Falkirk, Scotland offering a broad curriculum across multiple faculties including Technologies, Sciences, Modern Languages, Humanities, Expressive Arts, and Health and Wellbeing. The school's digital infrastructure is anchored by its 1:1 iPad programme (recognised as an Apple Distinguished School 2024-2027) and the Larbert Learning Hub built on Google Sites. Key student-focused products include the My Carbon Zero climate literacy programme, Larbert Reads reading initiative (Silver Reading Schools award), the LHS Leadership Academy, and comprehensive study support services including Supported Study, Achieve, and the Exam Doctor. The school also provides equity-focused support through SETUP (sustainable uniform initiative) and LHS Fuel Stop (food pantry). Communication and engagement products include the LHS mobile app, Bluesky social media, parent communication via letters and the Weekly Bulletin, and learner pathways support through the dedicated Learner Journeys website.

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Brands

• Rock and Pop Academy: Music academy founded in 2017 providing pupils with 21st century musical education and range of unique performance experiences
• School of Piping and Drumming
• My Carbon Zero
• Larbert Reads
• The Scope

Products and services

• Larbert Learning Hub A comprehensive online learning platform built on Google Sites where faculties store learning resources organized by course and topic, supporting lessons, homework, and revision for S1-S6 pupils.
• My Carbon Zero A climate emergency programme that infuses carbon literacy into the curriculum across all year groups, including Climate Emergency units for S1 pupils, term-based lessons for all year groups, and a family learning programme.
• Larbert Reads A whole-school reading programme that includes library services with physical and digital books via BorrowBox, reading initiatives, and community engagement programmes. Recognised with the Silver Reading Schools award.
• LHS Leadership Academy A leadership development programme led by S6 Captains that works with pupils across the school to improve life at Larbert High through developing leadership skills, teamwork, and confidence.
• SETUP A sustainable uniform and essentials initiative providing new or nearly-new items including uniform, stationery, and sanitary products to support families and eco-friendly working.
• LHS Fuel Stop A food pantry initiative providing food packages for both pupils and families at Larbert High School upon request to address food insecurity.
• 1:1 iPad Programme A comprehensive 1:1 iPad programme that has revolutionised classroom experiences, with over 90% of pupils believing digital technology enhances their learning, featuring apps like Pupil Landing Page, Exam Timetable, Learning Hub, Supported Study, Achieve, and YouTube.
• Supported Study Programme An extensive supported study programme offered by faculties across the school, providing regular study sessions including a Small Group Tutoring Programme, accessible via the Support Study app on pupil iPads.
• P7 Transition Programme An extensive transition programme from Primary to Secondary including day visits for P7 pupils between January and March, two-day visits with the full year group in May, and an enhanced transition process for pupils with Additional Support Needs.
• Learner Journeys A dedicated website providing information and support on course selection, career pathways, and pupil journeys to help pupils transition into positive destinations from school, including UCAS applications, college applications, and apprenticeship guidance.
• Digital Doorknock Service A career advisory service where pupils can book appointments with Career Advisers by scanning a QR code and completing a Google Form for individual career guidance.
• LHS Exam Doctor A support programme providing subject teachers for all subjects and levels the day before each exam to assist students with final support, guidance, and help during exam periods, accessible via the Pupil Landing Page app or Exam Doctor app on pupil iPads.
• Trilby TV A student-produced television platform showcasing school news, events, and media projects created by pupils.
• The Scope The Larbert High School newspaper created and edited by pupils from the Senior Journalism WAO and Senior Media and Communication course, offering journalistic experience and wider achievement opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of pupils believe digital technology enhances their learning
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Strathcarron HospicecoreOthers · 1 January 2019Larbert High School has been a charity partner with Strathcarron Hospice since 2019. In September 2020 they 'paid for a day' and continue to find virtual ways to support and fundraise. Updates shared via @LHSCharities.
• Fuel ChangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLarbert High School partnered with locally-based Fuel Change (founded by David Reid) for the My Carbon Zero initiative to tackle the climate emergency through behavioral change education embedded in the curriculum.
• Pond Foundation My Carbon ZerocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwitzerland-based Pond Foundation's My Carbon Zero initiative partnered with Larbert High School for the innovative climate education program infusing carbon literacy into the curriculum.
• Woodlands Primary School, Cape Town, South AfricaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Citizenship link with Woodlands Primary School, Cape Town, South Africa as part of international school partnership program. More information available on their blog.
• Skills Development ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkills Development Scotland offers careers advice, guidance and information to pupils in school through dedicated Careers Advisers Ewen Skehan and Lynsey McColl, with dedicated school careers website and My World of Work integration.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Grangemouth High School: Sibling Falkirk Council secondary school with shared funding streams and comparable curriculum scope. Directly comparable as a public secondary in the same regional authority.
• Bo'ness Academy: A Falkirk Council secondary school operating in the same local authority, serving a similar S1-S6 cohort with comparable Scottish National Qualifications curriculum. Directly comparable as a public secondary in the same catchment system.
• St Mungo's High School: A Falkirk Council denominational secondary school in the same local cluster as Larbert, serving the same S1-S6 age range with the same Scottish Qualifications framework.
• Falkirk High School: Another Falkirk Council secondary school located in the same local authority area. Comparable in governance structure, funding model, and Scottish curriculum delivery to Larbert High School.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCI92wGPaDBQ57c-SPsCt9uw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/larbert-high-school

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Profiles2 records

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