Schools in Scotland
ST GEORGE'S SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
Contact
: Mrs Alex Hems, Head
Ages
:
Girls: 2 - 18 years
Attendance
: Day, Boarding & Weekly Boarding
No. of Students
: 810
Religious Affiliation
: Non Denominational
Garscube Terrace
Edinburgh
EH126BG
Tel. +44(0)131 311 8000
St George's is Scotland's largest all-girls' school, and the only all-through girls' school in Edinburgh. Leading the way in girls' education, St George's promotes educational excellence both inside and outside the classroom. Our ‘YES SHE CAN’ approach, embodied in an abundance of strong female role-models, and the range of opportunity and leadership roles, should inspire every girl to find the path that is right for her at St George’s.
ESMS JUNIOR SCHOOL
Contact
: Mike Kane, Headmaster
Ages
:
Boys/
Girls: 3 - 12 years
Attendance
: Day & Boarding from age 10+
No. of Students
: 1254
Religious Affiliation
: Non Denominational
Queensferry Road
Edinburgh
EH4 3EZ
Tel. +44(0)131 311 1111
We believe this is a time when children should not lose the joy of discovering the world outside - or the potential within themselves.
Here your child will be nurtured to become a happy and confident young person. Girls and boys will learn that if they always do their best they can be proud of themselves and their achievements. They will develop all aspects of their personality, preparing them for the next stage of their education with grace and integrity.
STEWART'S MELVILLE COLLEGE
Contact
: Neal Clark, Deputy Head
Ages
:
Boys: 12 - 18 years
Attendance
: Day, Boarding, Weekly Boarding & Occasional Boarding
No. of Students
: 756
Religious Affiliation
: Non Denominational
Queensferry Road
Edinburgh
EH4 3EZ
Tel. +44(0)131 311 1000
For over 150 years, Stewart's Melville College has been educating the boys of Edinburgh, Scotland and further afield and helping them become world-class young men.
Here your son can enjoy all the strengths of a traditional all boys' school. He will learn to master intellectual, physical and ethical challenges. As he develops his natural talents, he will grow in confidence, ambition and emotional intelligence. He will emerge an intelligent, responsible and compassionate citizen, fully equipped for the modern world.
THE MARY ERSKINE SCHOOL
Contact
: Linda Moule, Deputy Head
Ages
:
Girls: 12 - 18 years
Attendance
: Day, Boarding, Weekly Boarding & Occasional Boarding
No. of Students
: 733
Religious Affiliation
: Non Denominational
Ravelston
Edinburgh
EH4 3NT
Tel. +44(0)131 347 5700
As one of the oldest all girls' schools in the UK, The Mary Erskine School, voted Scottish Independent Secondary School of the Year 2012 by The Sunday Times, understands the distinctive needs of girls. Here your daughter will flourish in an environment of academic excellence. She will work at a pace that suits her development. She will experience unrivalled opportunities to challenge and express herself. She will emerge a happy and confident young woman, ready to play a positive role in society.
KILGRASTON SCHOOL
Contact
: Mrs Amanda Johnstone, Head of Admissions
Ages
:
Girls: 5 - 18 years
Attendance
: Day, Boarding & Weekly Boarding
No. of Students
: 270
Religious Affiliation
: Catholic, but welcomes girls of all faiths and none
Bridge of Earn
Perth
Perthshire
PH2 9BQ
Tel. +44(0)1738 812257
Fax.+44(0)1738 812973
Kilgraston is Scotland’s leading independent boarding and day school for girls located in its own stunning 54 acres of parkland. Full boarding is provided to girls between the ages of 8 and 18. The school achieves outstanding academic results and is currently the top performing independent school for Advanced Highers. In 2016, 70% of girls were accepted into Scottish universities and 100% are now studying at university with 38% studying a STEM subject. Kilgraston is also renowned for its outstanding facilities and pastoral care, including Scotland’s only school equestrian centre.
KILGRASTON JUNIOR YEARS
Contact
: Mrs Amanda Johnstone, Head of Admissions
Ages
:
Girls: 5 - 12 years
Attendance
: Day, Boarding & Weekly Boarding
No. of Students
: 270
Religious Affiliation
: Catholic, but welcomes girls of all faiths and none
Bridge of Earn
Perth
Perthshire
PH2 9BQ
Tel. +44(0)1738 812257
Fax.+44(0)1738 813410
We believe our Junior Years sets us apart from our peers. It is a careful blend of that special Kilgraston care, the happy atmosphere of a family home and an educational environment that encourages young children to develop to the very best of their individual abilities. The Kilgraston Junior Years is for girls aged between 5 and 12 years with boarding available for girls aged 8 and over. The School is located within The Grange, a stunning conversion of Kilgraston’s 18th Century farm courtyard. The classrooms, which are both stimulating and attractive, surround a magnificent glass-covered atrium. This excellent enclosed area is used for assemblies, performances, concerts, indoor tennis and karate.
BASIL PATERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL & TUTORIAL COLLEGE
Contact
: Claire Samuel, Head
Ages
:
Boys/
Girls: 14+ years
Attendance
: Day & Weekly Boarding
No. of Students
: 30
65 Queen Street
Edinburgh
EH2 4NA
Tel. +44(0)131 225 3802
Basil Paterson Middle school and Tutorial is a small, independent school for boys and girls aged 14+. We provide a rigorous academic curriculum with a strong focus on examination success and are committed to the development of our pupils both as learners and as individuals. We offer our learners a personalised programme which has flexibility and choice embedded into it.
BELMONT
HOUSE SCHOOL
Contact
: Mr Stuart McCulloch, Headmaster
Ages
:
Boys/
Girls: 3-18 years
Attendance
: Day
No. of Students
: 340
Religious Affiliation
: Non-denominational
Sandringham Avenue
Newton Mearns
Glasgow
G77 5DU
Tel. +44(0)141 639 2922
Fax.+44(0)141 639 9860
Founded in 1929, Belmont House School is situated in the Broom Estate, Newton Mearns,
just seven miles form the centre of Glasgow. Belmont prides itself in
having among the smallest class sizes in Scotland, resulting in a
friendly and caring environment where maximum individual attention
allows all pupils to reach their full potential. The School's reputation
for excellence has been founded upon the fostering of traditional
values, such as respect, confidence and social skills, coupled with a
strong emphasis on pupil-centred learning and personal development.
InterHigh
Contact
: Mr. Paul Daniell, Headteacher
Ages
:
Boys/
Girls: 10 - 24 years
Attendance
: Day
No. of Students
: 750
Online School
Tel. +44(0)1873 813900
InterHigh was established in 2005 and currently has around 750 pupils worldwide. Lessons are delivered by professionally qualified teachers and the pupils log into virtual classrooms via their own school dashboard.
Our school offers a uniquely flexible approach to learning, empowering students to take control and supporting their academic progress and success.
In 2014, our students' IGCSE success placed us in the top 15% of schools nationally; around half of our A-Level students go on to study at the university of their choice and a number have attended Oxford and Cambridge.
LATHALLAN SCHOOL
Contact
: Chantelle Robson, Head of Admissions and Marketing
Ages
:
Boys/
Girls: 0 - 18 years
Attendance
: Day, Boarding & Flexi-Boarding
No. of Students
: 205
Religious Affiliation
: Non Denominational
Brotherton Castle
Johnshaven
Angus
DD10 0HN
Tel. +44(0)1561 362220
Lathallan School is a Scottish independent co-educational day and boarding school offering an outstanding Nursery, Primary and Secondary education. Our castle, set in 60 acres of grounds by the sea offers accommodation to pupils who wish to be full, weekly or flexi boarders.
Lathallan School inspires its pupils to achieve their full potential concentrating on the school values; opportunity, confidence, respect, endeavour and challenge.
LORETTO SCHOOL
Headmaster
: Dr Graham R W Hawley, BSc Hons, PGCE, PhD
Ages
:
Boys/
Girls: 3 - 18 years
Attendance
: Day, Boarding, and Flexi-boarding
No. of Students
: 600
Linkfield Road
Musselburgh
Nr Edinburgh
East Lothian
EH21 7RE
Tel. +44(0)131 653 4455
Loretto is Scotland’s oldest boarding school, founded in 1827, and one of UK’s leading independent boarding and day schools, welcoming girls and boys aged 0 to 18. Set in a safe, leafy, spacious, 85 acre campus in Musselburgh, the school enjoys all the advantages of its rural setting. A small School, big on heart, big on ambition – every pupil is known personally, and can grow and develop wherever their interests lie. Loretto provides an all-round education and is well-known for its distinctive emphasis on the full development of the individual in mind, body and spirit. The school has exceptional facilities, bespoke to learning and teaching, sport, drama, dance, art and music. Loretto is the home of an industry-leading Golf Academy with indoor and outdoor centres, providing every pupil with an unmatched opportunity to develop their talent.
MERCHISTON CASTLE
SCHOOL
Headmaster
: Jonathan Anderson
Ages
:
Boys: 7 - 18 years
Attendance
: Day (160) Boarding (300)
No. of Students
: 460
Religious Affiliation
: Inter Denominational
Colinton
EDINBURGH
EH13 0PU
Tel. +44(0)131 312 2200
Fax.+44(0)131 441 6060
Merchiston is the only independent boarding school for boys in Scotland offering the English curriculum, and has a global, outward-looking dimension. We take pride in specializing in the education of boys and preparing them for the world, as we have for over 175 years, developing aspirational, and sensitive, yet gentle-men! Think about a wonderfully caring and nurturing family environment, where they will learn to like learning more.
STRATHALLAN SCHOOL
Headmaster
: Mr B K Thompson
Ages
:
Boys: 9 - 18 years /
Girls: 9 - 19 years
Attendance
: Day & Boarding
No. of Students
: 536
Religious Affiliation
: Inter Denominational
Forgandenny
Perth
Perthshire
PH2 9EG
Tel. +44(0)1738 812546
A welcoming school with a huge range of opportunities - academic, sporting and artistic, and an excellent reputation for supporting each and every pupil to excel in their chosen area.