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George Heriot founded our school in 1628 with a charitable vision that we continue to pursue today. Heriot’s is Scotland’s leading independent school (as voted by The Sunday Times 2020 and the Independent School Parent magazine 2021).
For 350 years George Heriot’s School has served as one of Scotland’s most distinguished schools. Today, it flourishes as an independent co-educational day school. Children between 3 and 18, from in and around the city of Edinburgh, form a vibrant school community.
George Heriot founded our school in 1628 with a charitable vision that we continue to pursue today. Heriot’s is Scotland’s leading independent school (as voted by The Sunday Times 2020 and the Independent School Parent magazine 2021).
George Heriot's School is a private primary and secondary day school on Lauriston Place in the Lauriston area of Edinburgh, Scotland. In the early 21st century, it has more than 1600 pupils, 155 teaching staff, and 80 non-teaching staff. [2]
George Heriot founded our school in 1628 with a charitable vision that we continue to pursue today. Heriot’s is Scotland’s leading independent school (as voted by The Sunday Times 2020 and the Independent School Parent magazine 2021).
The Principal leads the School Management Team which oversees the whole school. Junior and Senior Schools each have their own Leadership Team led by the relevant Head of School. Apply online
Simply fill in our prospectus request form below or contact the Admissions Office. You and your family can also join us for the Open Morning or arrange a visit. There is no better way to appreciate what makes Heriot’s so special than seeing the school in action.