How Effective is Ardroy?

Impact Report

Three and a half weeks after teachers and their class return from Ardroy, we ask them to complete a brief online poll to quantify any changes they have seen post Ardroy. These are then summarised into a report at the end of the academic year.

You can read our 2023-24 Impact Report by clicking here, or the picture on the right. 

We will collate then publish our 2024-25 Impact Report in Aug 2025

Below is a stacked percentage graph of the responses from 2023-24

Previous reports are as below (note: Covid meant we could not produce Impact Reports for several years).

Impact Report 2022-23 Impact Report 2017-18
 Impact Report 2016-17

We would encourage you to download and read these reports by following the links above - they quantify very well the long term developmental changes Ardroy has on learners.

Feedback from Clients/Schools

Please read on for samples of our most recent feedback. Eevery now and then we take all of the comments we get and turn them into a 'word cloud' as below. It sums up rather nicely what people think of our delivery

2024-2025 Academic Year


A very organised and amazing week, the children got a lot out of it, the 4 capacities met in lots of different ways

Colgrain PS, June 25

The structure of the week is very good, there is not too much time for down time because the kids are kept busy. The food waste lessons are great as well. 

Pitteuchar East Primary School, June 25

Thank you to the kitchen staff for the catering for those children who required extra support. For helping staff with children who were ill. They couldn't have been more helpful. To Marie, for giving the children in her group the best possible experience. Two children have walked away with more self belief and confidence.

Donibristle PS, May 25

We love Ardroy because of the flexibility in programme, the meeting spaces, house to ourselves, variety of activities. Every residential is a great success!

North Berwick Youth Project, Apr 25

Instructors were excellent with the children and created such a welcoming and safe environment for them to go out of their comfort zone.

Strathblane PS, Mar 25

The bond between kids and instructors, daily routines and chores were really good. Morning meetings, the team were amazing and very helpful from start to finish. Very well run. 

Killearn PS, Mar 25

The responsibility the children were given was a brilliant learning curve and gave us great food for thought to take back to school.

Foulford PS, Mar 25

Thanks to everyone for looking after all of us so well in what is our school's 10th consecutive year. Booked up for the next 3 years

Balfron PS, Feb 25

Our wee group have had a blast. We have seen so many of them grow, achieve and challenge themselves this week. We look forward to continuing this back in school. They have made memories for life

Coaltown of Balgonie & Star PS, Feb 25

Yet again, we have had a fantastic week. Our children have been challenged, pushed out their comfort zones and have had a once in a lifetime experience. All 3 instructors were understanding and patient. Thank you to everyone for making this week enjoyable, fun and exciting.

 

Buckhaven PS, Jan 25

Organisation of the day is superb- children are engaged at all times. Staff develop a great relationship with the children.
Variety of activities were great and varied to suit all. Great flexibility from staff as they changed the plans for the day to cope with the weather conditions.

Aberdour PS, Nov 24

 

Thanks very much for the hard work of all the staff throughout the week. We all enjoyed the experience.

Carnock & Crossford PS, Oct 24

2023-2024 Academic Year

Thank you for an amazing week and giving the kids an experience they will never forget. The feelings of achievement and pride they have experienced will stay with them forever. We often talk about growth mindsets, but now they have real experiences where they have truly pushed themselves beyond their comfort zone and preconceived limits.

 Sinclairtown PS, Sept 24

 Thank you for a great week, the children have really benefitted from all activities and learning opportunities and have made fantastic memories. We really appreciate your support with individual challenges and individual children's specific needs. Staff have been really supportive and understanding which really helps us and we always really appreciate. Thank you so much.

Torbain PS, June 24

Thank you as always for a wonderful experience for our learners. It has been a joy to be with all your staff. The kids have an amazing time and have learned so much.

Pittencrieff PS, May 24

The pupils have had an amazing time this week and we cannot thank you enough! Their instructors in particular (Owen and Stan) were fantastic with them - supporting and teaching them with kindness and respect. All the pupils felt so included and really did push themselves out of their comfort zones! Gill and I also felt really welcome when we joined the pupils on their activities and appreciated the opportunity to see the pupils flourish and join in on the fun ourselves. We also truly appreciated your support with any issues, we felt so supported and not an inconvenience in anyway. All the staff we encountered were so helpful! As much as they were exhausted and ready for home, they will miss it and I am sure they will treasure their experience for many years to come.

Coaltown of Balgonie & Star P.S, Apr '24

We will be back, couldn't have dreamed of doing this anywhere else. Thanks to the whole team that made this weekend the success it was.

National Park Youth Committee, March '24

Every child should get this opportunity.

Donibristle PS, March '24

From the children and 3 staff members we would just like to say a massive thank you to everyone. You have made it a fantastic week and we are all leaving with many memories. The instructors were patient, encouraging but also willing to push everyone to ensure they achieve all they can, including staff members who have been pushed out of their comfort zone. Thank you so much!

Buckhaven PS, Jan '24

Friendly staff and children enjoyed their experience. Loved the after eights! 5 star on TripAdvisor

Methilhill PS, Jan '24

Great experience overall. Ardroy staff all seem to work well together and support each other. The routines and timetable work exceptionally well

Anstruther PS, Dec 23

Fantastic fun. Weather added to fun. Experience of a lifetime for all and very much so for a few individuals. THANK YOU

Collydean PS, Dec '23

It has been an amazing weekend and we cannot thank you all enough. The instructors have been fantastic, and the children have had a great time

Carnegie PS, Oct '23

Thank you for such an amazing weekend, all children and staff loved it as always!!

Lundin Mill PS, Oct '23

A huge thanks to all staff for another great experience and week in Ardroy. Lochgoilhead is a very special place and Ardroy makes the most of it all. Thank you for all your hard work to give our children these outdoor experiences that will always remember.

Markinch PS, Sept 23

A great experience which gave pupils the opportunity to take part in activities they would never get the chance to.They were encouraged and supported to do their best and push themselves out of their comfort zone. Thank you to all the staff for a great week.

Sinclairtown PS, Sept 23

Instructors were amazing, got to know the pupils and their needs so quickly and supported them when the met new challenges outside.

Kettle Primary, Sept 23

Porridge and soup was great. Staff very friendly, the staff kitchen was great with tea and coffee on tap.

Kinghorn PS, Aug '23

Thanks again for a fantastic stay at Ardroy, it really has been a great way to kick start our P7 year

Dunnikier PS, Aug 23