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Merchiston Castle School
Edinburgh, Midlothian , EH13 0PU
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School Information
An HMC Boarding School for Boys aged 8-18, on the outskirts of Edinburgh. A school with a distinctly Scottish flavour, Merchiston makes the most of its advantageous geographical location. Strong links with neighbouring girls' schools allow for joint activities in such areas as drama and music, as well as frequent social events. The School has a high academic and sporting reputation.
General Information
| Gender: |
Boys only |
| Day/Boarding: |
Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding, Day |
| Age Range - Boys: |
Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Age Range - Girls: |
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| Size: |
451 |
| Last Inspected: |
Latest Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
HMC |
| Date: | 19/09/2009 |
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| Start: | 10:00 |
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| Finish: | 13:00 |
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| Address: | Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh, Midlothian , EH13 0PU |
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| Contact's Name: | Tracey Gray / Hazel McDonald |
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| Contact's Phone Number: | 0131 312 2200 |
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| Contact's Email: | marketing@merchiston.co.uk |
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| Url: | www.merchiston.co.uk |
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| Description: | Information Morning - An opportunity to find out more about Merchiston, Scotland's only all-boys boarding School, and one of the leading Independent Schools in Scotland. |
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| How to register: | For more information call 0131 312 2200 or email marketing@merchiston.co.uk |
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| Date: | 06/03/2010 |
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| Start: | 10:00 |
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| Finish: | 13:00 |
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| Address: | Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh, Midlothian , EH13 0PU |
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| Contact's Name: | Tracey Gray / Hazel McDonald |
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| Contact's Phone Number: | 0131 312 2200 |
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| Contact's Email: | marketing@merchiston.co.uk |
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| Url: | www.merchiston.co.uk |
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| Description: | Information Morning - An opportunity to find out more about Merchiston, Scotland's only all-boys boarding School, and one of the leading Independent Schools in Scotland. |
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| How to register: | For more information call 0131 312 2200 or email marketing@merchiston.co.uk |
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| Date: | 01/05/2010 |
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| Start: | 10:00 |
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| Finish: | 13:00 |
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| Address: | Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh, Midlothian , EH13 0PU |
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| Contact's Name: | Tracey Gray / Hazel McDonald |
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| Contact's Phone Number: | 0131 312 2200 |
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| Contact's Email: | marketing@merchiston.co.uk |
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| Url: | www.merchiston.co.uk |
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| Description: | Information Morning - An opportunity to find out more about Merchiston, Scotland's only all-boys boarding School, and one of the leading Independent Schools in Scotland. |
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| How to register: | For more information call 0131 312 2200 or email marketing@merchiston.co.uk |
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Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
5195 - 7920 |
| Day (£): |
3665 - 5735 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
Exam & Interview, Report & Interview, Report & Test, Assessment & Interview, CEE & Interview, Report & Exam & Interview, Exam results |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Art scholarships, Music scholarships, H M Forces discounts, Clergy discounts, Sport scholarships, All Rounder awards, Sibling discounts, Science/Technology scholarships, Design scholarships, Hardship awards for existing pupils |
Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers
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Boarding |
Day |
Sixth Form |
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Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
| Age Range |
8 - 19 |
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8 - 18 |
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| Pupil Numbers |
289 |
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162 |
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157 |
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Subjects taught
*Dutch, Ancient History/Classical Civ, Art, Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Computing/ICT, Design and Technology (DT), Economics, Electronics, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, German, Government/Politics, History, Italian, Latin, Mathematics, Modern Studies, Music, Physical Education, Physics, PSE, Religious Studies, Russian, Spanish, Statistics
Facilities
Art & Technology Centre, Athletics track, CDT Centre, Chapel, Common Room, Conference facilities, Fine art facilities, Fitness suite, Golf practice fields, IT Suite, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Squash Courts, Swimming Pool (covered), Tennis Courts, Theatre
Activities
Art, Board games, CCF/ACF, Chess, Choir, Climbing, Computing/IT, Cookery, Creative Writing, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Design/Technology, Drama/Theatre Studies, Driving Lessons, Duke of Edinburgh, Electronics, Film/Video Club, Fishing, French cine/news Club, Go-karting, Life Saving/1st Aid, Mandarin, Music with theory, Orchestra/Band, Outdoor Pursuits, Photography, Practical Engineering, Rock Climbing, Skiing, Spanish Club, Student Magazine, Theatre trips, Understanding Industry, Year book, Young Enterprise, Young Farmers
Sports
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Canoeing, Cricket, Cross Country, Curling, Fencing, Fitness Training, Fives, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Martial Arts, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: 15-45 minutes
International Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Urban
Miscellaneous Information
| Religious Affiliation: |
Inter denominational |
| Dietary Catered For: |
Halal, Other, Vegans, Vegetarians |
Reference Numbers
| ISC Reference Number: |
51880 |
| ISI Reference Number: |
703 |
| DCSF Reference Number: |
558 / 1036 |