The Buchan School will open its doors on Saturday (September 22) to prospective pupils and their parents.

Teachers say the open morning will be an opportunity for parents and children to find out more about the school.

It will begin with a guided tour at 10am.

Afterwards, visitors will have the chance to enjoy some refreshments and talk to teachers and senior staff the school.

It is expected the event will finish around noon.

Annual fees charged by the school are £12,420 (form 1-4 tuition) and £9,810 (pre-prep 1-3 tuition).

Janet Billingsley-Evans, head of Castletown school, said: ’We are proud of our excellent reputation in education, sport and the performing arts.

’With our small class sizes - averaging 14 pupils - and specialist subject teaching we enable our pupils to flourish and reach their potential in every way.’

A similar open morning for King William’s College is scheduled for Saturday, October 6, 10am to noon.

For further information or to confirm attendance, contact the admissions office on 820110 or email [email protected].