Colinton, Edinburgh EH13 0PU
10 simple reasons to choose Merchiston Juniors
Independent prep school in Colinton.
For pupils aged 7 to 13 years.
Boys' school.
Day and boarding school. Around 30% of pupils board, 50% are full boarders and 50% are weekly or flexi boarders. Boarding starts from Year 4.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
Junior division of Merchiston Castle School, an all-through school to age 18.
Fees range from £5,110 to £5,770 per term (2021/22). Weekly boarding fees are £6,768 per term. Full boarding fees range from £7,360 to £8,560 per term.
10 better reasons to choose Merchiston Juniors
Schoolsmith Score®; 83.
One of the best independent prep schools in Edinburgh and one of the 3 best primary schools for 3 miles.
On average, 16.2 pupils per class and 8.1 pupils per teacher.
At the end of Year 8, most Junior pupils go on to Merchiston Castle School, a school with a track record for academic achievement.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish, Latin. There are a small number of academic clubs.
Specialist teachers for music, art, languages, computing, drama and sport throughout, and for all subjects from Year 6. In Years 6-8 pupils take their lessons in the senior school.
School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School offers over 20 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in golf.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. 2 whole school choirs and several instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Attractive buildings and setting. Facilities are among the top 15% of prep schools.
Find another school near Merchiston Juniors
Independent Prep Schools
Day: George Watson's College Junior School (1.9 miles); Edinburgh Rudolf Steiner School, Junior School (2.6 miles); St Mary's Music School, Junior department (3.1 miles). Boarding: St Mary's Music School, Junior department (3.1 miles); St George's School for Girls Junior & Lower (3.8 miles); Fettes College Preparatory School (4.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Day: Merchiston Castle School (0 miles); George Watson's College (1.9 miles); Edinburgh Rudolf Steiner School (2.6 miles). Boarding: Merchiston Castle School (0 miles); St Mary's Music School (3.1 miles); Stewart's Melville College (3.7 miles).