Sporting excellence in independent schools in Scotland by Harvey Mcewan

Decide whether to send your child to an independent or a State-funded school, is a difficult choice for all parents. There are many factors to consider, not least of which are involved in the costs with independent schools is one of the main advantages of these schools but the long history and tradition of sporting excellence and as such the sports facilities that reflect this. In a time when parents increasingly with the lifestyle and health of their children are concerned, can this equipment sporting success, a huge factor in the final decision on where their child taught should be combined with the culture of the promotion.

Has the athletic success of independent schools to produce world class athletes in recent years with the success of privately educated athletes at the Olympics were highlighted. In Beijing attended independent schools, which means that despite only 7% of the UK population privately trained team GB medals came from athletes over 50%, it equated to more than half of the total medals. This trend was again at the last Olympic Games in London, with almost 50% of the gold medallists will independently educated athlete.

Specifically for Scottish athletes, this number is somewhat balanced, but again the trend of sporting success for independently educated athletes reflected in this, while less than 5% of Scottish children at independent schools in Scotland is made of are, 30% of Scottish medallists in London (including triple Olympic champion Chris Hoy).

While many should reduce this inequality of sports performance and trying, this imbalance by improving the sport in public schools to meet, it currently by independent schools in Scotland, a clear indicator of the benefits of sports.

Although these statistics highlight the advantages at the absolute pinnacle of athletic performance, promote generally independent schools (through offers a wide range of sports, the best facilities and passionate coaching) children to reach it sporting potential on which level the might. Most independent schools have their own indoor gymnasiums, artificial grass courts, football, rugby, cricket and hockey pitches. Many have also their own swimming pools and some even own golf courses.

There are currently 104 independent schools in Scotland, which can offer a whole range of facilities.

If you are interested, send your child to a private school in Scotland are most offer information on facilities, courses and fees online, but make sure that you also take advantage of the open days and your ability to explore.