How many private schools are there in Scotland?

There are 91 independent schools across Scotland of which 71 are members of the Scottish Council of Independent Schools (SCIS).

What percentage of Scottish children go to private school?

In 2022 the survey revealed that: There are 29,414 pupils in 71 independent schools - 4.2% of pupils in Scotland.

What are private schools called in Scotland?

Find Scottish independent schools (also known as private schools) in Scotland below.

What is the most prestigious private school in Scotland?

How many private schools are there in Edinburgh?

We have 15 independent schools listed in Edinburgh. You will find the schools listed at the bottom of this page with basic directory information; you can use the filters to narrow your search, and find schools near you with our postcode search. Click on a school's name for more information.

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What percentage of Edinburgh children go to private school?

Regional variations in the numbers attending independent schools are huge: 4% in the whole of Scotland, but 25% in Edinburgh; 10% in the South East but 13% in London. Some 20% of all UK sixth formers are in independent schools.

How many children in Edinburgh are privately educated?

The figure is significantly higher in Edinburgh, with around 1 in 4 pupils educated at an independent school, the highest proportion in the UK.

What is the poshest school in Scotland?

Beautifully situated on a 150-acre estate in north Scotland, Gordonstoun School has educated three generations of British royalty. Eight in 10 pupils are boarders and more than a third come from overseas. Two hundred miles further south, Lomond School near Glasgow draws most of its students from a wide local area.

What is the No 1 school in Scotland?

1. Jordanhill School, Glasgow. Jordanhill School in Glasgow remains the highest ranking state school in the UK, coming out as the Scottish Secondary School of the Year for Academic Performance in 2024.

What do British people call private schools?

In England and Wales, a public school is a type of fee-charging private school originally for older boys. They are "public" in the sense of being open to pupils irrespective of locality, denomination or paternal trade or profession, nor are they run for the profit of a private owner.

What do Scottish people call school?

The term 'school' is normally used in Scotland to describe state or private education, both primary and secondary, which concludes at age sixteen. After which students have the opportunity to continue their education by attending college or university.

Why are there so many private schools in Edinburgh?

In Edinburgh, the consumption of private education for children has become, as Veblen called it, a “settled habit of thought”. This has been achieved through Edinburgh's institutional development and cultural norms. Price has nothing to do with it.

What is the most overcrowded school in Scotland?

One in three secondaries operates beyond 90%. Kemnay Academy, in Aberdeenshire, was named Scotland's most overcrowded school after official figures revealed it was running on a 131% capacity. The north-east high school is designed for 730 pupils, but currently has 959 – with that figure expected to rise.

Why does Scotland have Catholic schools?

By May 1847 it was claimed that 500 schools had been built, along with two teacher training colleges and a ministerial training college. The influx of large numbers of Irish immigrants in the nineteenth century led to the establishment of Catholic schools.

What language is spoken in Scotland schools?

Scottish Gaelic-medium education (Scottish Gaelic: Foghlam tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig; FTG), also known as Gaelic-medium education (GME), is a form of education in Scotland that allows pupils to be taught primarily through the medium of Scottish Gaelic, with English being taught as the secondary language.

Does Scotland have a good education system?

Scotland has led the world in a commitment to excellence in education for centuries. We were the first country in the world to provide universal education open to both boys and girls, as early as the 17th century.

Why is Scotland famous for education?

The high standard of Scottish education is reflected in the fact that 86% of Scottish research has been judged to be of outstanding impact. With some of the most highly-rated scientific institutions in the world, studying in Scotland gives students access to world-class facilities and multiple centres of excellence.

Does Gordonstoun still exist?

Today Gordonstoun is a thriving school for boys and girls with more than 550 students in its junior and senior schools. It is still known for its focus on character education, with research by Edinburgh University proving the long-term benefits of this uniquely broad curriculum.

What is the most affluent area in Scotland?

1. Murrayfield and Ravelston. The City of Edinburgh's Murrayfield and Ravelston area is the most expensive place to buy a property in Scotland.

What are the three poshest villages in Scotland?

The Scots villages that are among the 'poshest' according to The Telegraph are Strathtay in Perthshire, Gullane in East Lothian, and Elie in Fife. Elsewhere, the village of Killearn in Stirling and Falkirk also appears on the roundup.

How many children live in poverty in Scotland?

Today's official Scottish government poverty statistics show 250,000 children (24% of all children) were still living in poverty in Scotland in the period 2019 to 2022. Children remain at significantly higher risk of poverty than pensioners (15%) and working age adults (21%).

How many people live in poverty in Edinburgh?

Using this model, it is estimated that 82,000 people in Edinburgh live in relative poverty after housing costs. That is the equivalent of 16% of the city population, slightly lower than the Scottish average of 16%.

What's the most expensive school in the world?

Institut auf dem Rosenberg, $176,000 per year (boarding)

Long synonymous with academic excellence and innovation, Institut auf dem Rosenberg continues to uphold its legacy of providing a transformative, top-tier education.