Welcome
Junior Biology Exploration
Physics A Level Class
Design & Technology Teacher Support
Our excellent exam results and the destinations of our leavers speak for themselves. How it happens is much more important, for that is at the very heart of our success.
We will get to know your son: his strengths, and areas for development; his interests, and what motivates him; how best to support him through challenges. We will talk to him, encourage and stretch him. We will identify opportunities and discuss options. Together we will make, and refine, plans until we get it right. Our structure really helps: one individual might teach your son a subject, chat with him in the house and coach him on the pitch. That knowledge of your son in the round really helps us to support him academically and to ensure he is equipped to succeed to the very best of his ability, to achieve his personal excellence.
| Stage | Description |
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| Juniors, Year 4-8 (P4-S1) |
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| Fourth Form, Year 9 (S2) |
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| Shell and Fifth Form, Year 10 & 11 (S3 & S4) |
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| Sixth Form, Year 12 & 13 (S5 & S6) |
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Academic Leadership Team
Academic News
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Discover the Juniors up and coming adventures.
![Merchiston Castle School Junior Science]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1582199370/merchistoncouk/s4zurunpdtbcmdeilnub/MerchistonCastleSchoolScience1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1582199370/merchistoncouk/s4zurunpdtbcmdeilnub/MerchistonCastleSchoolScience1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1582199370/merchistoncouk/s4zurunpdtbcmdeilnub/MerchistonCastleSchoolScience1.jpg","width":800}])
Our J4 & J5 boys have enjoyed some very exciting science lessons.
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Three VI form boys have participated in the 2019/20 Senior Team Maths Challenge.
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We are delighted to share our news about recent notable successes in our university applications.
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Our annual Scholars' dinner welcomed Professor Giles Hammond of Glasgow University as guest speaker.
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Where are you now? Passive Pupil to Independent Advocate.
