St Aloysius' College Glasgow

What St Aloysius' College Glasgow does

St Aloysius' College Glasgow is an independent Catholic Jesuit school founded in 1859 by the Society of Jesus, operating as a Company Limited by Guarantee (SC405951) and Registered Charity (SCO42545) from its Garnethill campus at 45 Hill Street, Glasgow. It is Scotland's only Catholic Jesuit school, delivering a continuous educational journey from Kindergarten (ages 3-5) through Junior School (Primary 1-7) and Senior School (S1-S6), serving pupils aged 3-18 under the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm and the Jesuit Pupil Profile.

The school runs a one-to-one iPad digital learning programme, supported by the Schoology learning management system for Senior School, and integrates third-party tools like SeeSaw for Kindergarten parent communication and MailChimp for newsletters. Co-curricular offerings include the Schola Cantorum choir programme, hockey, rugby, athletics, the Duke of Edinburgh Award (largest sole provider in the West of Scotland), the Arrupe community service programme, and outdoor education at Millerston, Stepps, Glasgow Green, and Pinkston. A £8 million sports facility opened in 2017.

The revenue model is predominantly subscription-based tuition fees for Kindergarten through S6, supplemented by means-tested bursaries and academic scholarships (up to 50% fee remission for S1 entry), government partnership funding for the Kindergarten (1,140 hours term-time), and a 25% sibling discount for the third and subsequent children. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via an in-house admissions team, a website portal, scheduled open events, personalised campus tours, prospectus packs, and College Bus Services extending geographic reach across Glasgow. Headcount is approximately 118 employees under the leadership of Principal Séamus Scorgie (appointed August 2025), with Mr Michael Burrowes having served as interim Head Teacher following Mr Patrick Doyle's March 2023 appointment.

Name

St Aloysius' College Glasgow

Legal name

St Aloysius' College

Website

https://staloysius.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1859

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Independent Catholic Jesuit school in Glasgow founded in 1859, the only one of its kind in Scotland, offering continuous education from Kindergarten through S6 (ages 3-18) under the Ignatian tradition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Independent school education
• Jesuit education
• Primary school education
• Secondary school education
• K-12 education

Headquarters

HQ city

Glasgow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees for Kindergarten through S6. The school is fully independent and private.
2. Bursaries and Scholarships: Financial assistance programs including means-tested bursaries and academic scholarships up to 50% fee remission for S1 entry.
3. Government Partnership Funding: Kindergarten operates under council partnership funding delivering 1140 funded hours on a term-time basis, making it free for eligible families.
4. Sibling Discounts: 25% discount for third child and subsequent children when multiple siblings attend simultaneously.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

St Aloysius' College is an independent Catholic Jesuit school delivering continuous education from Kindergarten (ages 3-5) through Junior School (Primary 1-7) to Senior School (S1-S6, ages 11-18), following the Scottish Qualifications system with National 5, Highers, and Advanced Highers. The offering is built on the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm and Jesuit Pupil Profile, emphasising whole-person formation alongside academic excellence, and is enriched by co-curricular programmes including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Schola Cantorum choirs, outdoor education, and the Arrupe community service programme.

Product overview

St Aloysius' College is an independent Catholic Jesuit school offering a unified educational journey from Kindergarten (ages 3-5) through Junior School (Primary 1-7) to Senior School (S1-S6). The core educational programme is structured across three progressive stages, supplemented by an extensive co-curricular portfolio including the Jesuit Pupil Profile character formation, Schola Cantorum choral programme, extensive sports offerings (Hockey, Rugby, Athletics), and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. The school also provides wraparound care services, college bus services, and community service programmes like the Arrupe Programme. An Ignatian Academic Excellence Scholarship offers financial support for S1 entry. The institution integrates technology platforms including SeeSaw for Kindergarten communication and Schoology for E-Learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kindergarten Early years education programme for children aged 3-5, offering fully-funded places through local council partnership delivering 1140 funded hours on a term-time basis, with specialist teaching in Music, PE, Science, and Modern Foreign Languages.
• Junior School Primary education for pupils approximately aged 5-11 (Primary 1-7), offering specialist teaching in Art, Science, Music, PE and Modern Foreign Languages, with a focus on holistic development and Jesuit values, including a Primary 7 transition year preparing pupils for Senior School.
• Senior School Secondary education for pupils in S1-S6 (ages 11-18), offering a broad curriculum with flexible subject choices from S3 onwards, following the Scottish Qualifications system including National 5, Highers, and Advanced Highers, with extensive co-curricular programme.
• Ignatian Academic Excellence Scholarship Scholarship programme offering up to 50% off fees for applicants into S1, recognising outstanding academic potential, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to Jesuit values.
• Co-Curricular Activities Programme Wide-ranging programme including Schola Cantorum choirs, sports (Hockey, Rugby, Athletics), Duke of Edinburgh Award, outdoor education trips (Italy ski trip, MFL cultural trips), and various clubs and activities.
• Duke of Edinburgh Award Programme Largest sole provider of Duke of Edinburgh Award in the West of Scotland, offering Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards with walking, canoeing, and cycling expeditions.
• Outdoor Education Department Comprehensive outdoor programme including climbing, kayaking, skiing, orienteering, mountain biking, with weekly after-school sessions and international trips, anchored at the Pinkston Canoe Centre.
• Wraparound Care Services Before and after school care including Breakfast Club (7:45am-8:30am, £6.25), Late Finish (2:45pm-3:30pm, £7), and After Care Sessions (3:30pm-6pm, £8 or £10) for working families.
• College Bus Services Transportation service for pupils, providing travel to and from the city-centre campus and extending the school's geographic reach across Glasgow.
• Arrupe Community Service Programme Community service programme (first of its kind in the UK when established in 2006) where pupils spend time working in nursing homes, schools, and with charities.
• Lourdes Pilgrimage Annual pilgrimage to Lourdes supporting young people with additional and complex support needs, fostering service, compassion, and faith development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% of 2020 S6 leavers progressed to H.E. University courses
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Park Practice DentalminorOthers · 20 May 2026New partnership announced May 2026 with Park Practice Dental, suggesting a health/wellness collaboration for the school community.
• Local Councils (Partnership Funding)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKindergarten operates under council partnership funding delivering 1140 funded hours on a term-time basis, making early years education free for eligible families.
• Jesuit Educational NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Jesuit educational tradition dating to 1548. St Aloysius' College is part of global network of 2,210 Jesuit schools and 900 universities worldwide. Benefits include shared resources, best practices, and Ignatian pedagogical framework.
• Local ParishesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool outreach includes connections with local parishes for pupil service opportunities and faith formation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kelvinside Academy: Independent Glasgow day school (ages 3-18) on the north side of the city. Most direct geographic and demographic peer competing for the same Glasgow independent-school families.
• Clongowes Wood College: Jesuit boarding school in Ireland with shared Ignatian tradition and Cura Personalis ethos. Highly comparable on Jesuit educational identity, character formation, and Catholic mission.
• Belvedere Academy: Jesuit day school in Liverpool (ages 4-18) within the same Society of Jesus province network. Direct peer along the Jesuit K-12 dimension and Ignatian pedagogical framework.
• Wellington College: Premium UK independent co-educational day and boarding school (ages 13-18). Comparable on academic outcomes (Oxbridge progression), pastoral care emphasis, and premium fee positioning.
• Glasgow Academy: Leading independent day school in Glasgow serving Nursery through Senior 6 (ages 3-18). Direct competitor for Glasgow families seeking independent education, with overlapping fee structure and curriculum approach.
• Stonyhurst College: Jesuit boarding school in Lancashire and the most direct UK peer along the Jesuit educational dimension. Shares Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm, Jesuit Pupil Profile, and Cura Personalis ethos.

Regional players

• Fettes College: Premium Scottish independent boarding and day school in Edinburgh (ages 7-18). Comparable on academic outcomes (Oxbridge placements), premium fees, and co-curricular breadth, though serves a different region.
• George Watson's College: Major Scottish independent day school in Edinburgh (ages 3-18). Comparable on Scottish curriculum delivery and full 3-18 vertical offering, but serves a different geographic market.
• Merchiston Castle School: Independent Scottish boys' school (ages 7-18) in Edinburgh. Comparable on academic outcomes and Scottish independent positioning, though Edinburgh-based and boys-only.
• The Edinburgh Academy: Scottish independent day school (ages 2-18) following the Scottish curriculum. Comparable on academic outcomes, fee tier, and full vertical offering, though Edinburgh-based.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stalsglasgow
• Facebookfacebook.com/stalsglasgow
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/stalsglasgow

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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