Merchiston Castle School
Many schools can boast about their exceptional academics, university successes, extensive sporting and co-curricular programmes, internationalists, specialist sporting academies, welcoming atmospheres and stunning grounds and facilities. Indeed, we can do that as well.
What makes us different, however, is a combination of things: our size, a genuine focus on the needs of the individual, and the fact that we really understand boys and how to get the very best out of them. It is a potent trio. It is what enables us to know our boys really well and to understand what makes them tick.
Our community’s wellbeing is central; without it no one will ever achieve their best. That is why wellbeing underpins everything we do. Our boys thrive because they are known, understood, valued, and supported in everything they do. They are encouraged to make the most of their talents, and to look after one another in a safe, caring environment, to ensure that the school years are a happy time for all.
Our successful sport offering supports positive mental wellbeing as much as physical fitness levels. This healthy-body, healthy-mind approach extends to carefully selecting raw, natural ingredients for meals and educating pupils about the importance of good nutrition.
Best School Food UK – Golden Whisk Awards 2019
‘The strength of a school environment where the foundation of every activity is built on wellbeing considerations has borne fruit in these recent months of hardship and stress for so many,’ says Senior Deputy Head Alan Johnston. ‘Because young people and staff at Merchiston are used to talking about their wellbeing, they reacted openly and honestly to our questions about how they are feeling about the new approaches that we have all had to put in place.’
Merchiston is a remarkable school where boys make lifelong friends and community connections whilst gaining a world-class, global, outward-looking education. We would love to talk to you about your son and, more importantly, talk with him to work out what makes him tick, discuss where he wants to go next and make sure he has the toolkit to get there.
We know that choosing a school for your son is an important decision, which is why we treat every application individually. No two families are the same, so there is no typical process. We offer many opportunities for you and your son to visit us throughout the year so that you can decide what the best fit is for you as a family.
Great City Prep – ‘The Best of the Best’ The Week 2019 ‘ In order to join the WLSA, schools must pass exceptionally high requirements to become an associate. Such rigorous standards include obtaining remarkable academic results, demonstrating a holistic approach to student wellbeing, and championing respect and concern for different peoples and cultures.’
World Leading Schools Association
Our success proves that what we do works.