Colinton Road, Edinburgh EH10 5EG
10 simple reasons to choose George Watson's College Junior School
Independent prep school and nursery in Merchiston.
For pupils aged 3 to 12 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Academically selective intake from Year 4.
Very large school with an average of five classes per year.
Junior division of George Watson's College, an all-through school to age 18.
Fees range from £2,912 (Rec) to £3,510 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose George Watson's College Junior School
Schoolsmith Score®; 78.
One of the best independent prep schools in Edinburgh and one of the 5 best primary schools for 2 miles.
On average, 24.5 pupils per class and 19 pupils per teacher, from Primary 1.
Most pupils go on to the senior school, a school with a track record for academic achievement.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, languages, art, DT and computing throughout.
School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Over half the pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). 4 choirs, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
As the junior school to George Watson's College, pupils can expect access to specialised teaching and facilities, as well as eventual progression to the senior school.
Find another school near George Watson's College Junior School
Independent Prep Schools
Edinburgh Rudolf Steiner School, Junior School (0.1 miles); St Mary's Music School, Junior department (1.6 miles); George Heriot's Junior School (1.7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
George Watson's College (0 miles); Edinburgh Rudolf Steiner School (0.1 miles); St Mary's Music School (1.6 miles).