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Merchiston Castle School

Edinburgh, Midlothian
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1833
Founded
5 - 18
Age range
Girls
School type
£16,902 - £16,902
Boarding / term
In short

Merchiston Castle School is a girls boarding and day school in Edinburgh, Midlothian, educating pupils aged 5 - 18 and founded in 1833. Boarding fees are £16,902 - £16,902 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.

Type
Girls boarding & day
Boarders from
12 - 18
Ethos
Non-denominational
Guardian required
Yes
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About Merchiston Castle

The story, ethos and character of Merchiston Castle.

Setting
Suburb
Ethos
Non-denominational
Head
Mr Huw Jones
Merchiston Castle — the school grounds

Merchiston is one of the UK's leading independent boarding schools for boys, combining Scottish warmth with a globally focused English curriculum. Just 15 minutes from Edinburgh Airport and an hour's flight from London, Paris, or Amsterdam, the School offers exceptional academic and personal development opportunities within a safe, inspiring campus.

Boys thrive here - intellectually, physically, and personally - supported by outstanding teachers, dedicated Housemasters, and a -knit community that values independence, respect, and compassion. At Merchiston, education goes beyond the classroom: it's about adventure, friendship, and a lifelong love of learning in an environment where every boy can flourish.

Merchiston Castle — around the school

Research strongly indicates that most boys have different learning styles and needs when compared to girls. Most boys develop mentally, physically, and emotionally at a different rate from girls. It is our experience that boys' interests, hobbies, and inclination to physical activity respond best to a male focused framework to learning.

We believe that boys who learn in such an environment tend to become more comfortable and confident, enabling them to develop a diverse range of interests and talents. The fact that boys in boys'schools academically out-perform boys in co-educational schools is reaffirmed by a glance at league tables.

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