Sector leading education
with a 400-year heritage

Welcome to George Heriot’s School

Strong educational foundations are a prerequisite for children to make sense of our world. At George Heriot’s School, we balance inquiry-based learning with strong foundations in literacy and numeracy, building skills and knowledge, right from the start.

Discover our values

Where can we take you?

Explore Early Years, the Junior School, the Senior School and S6.

Young people’s overall attainment in their National Qualifications is outstanding.

Education Scotland Inspection, 2024

What makes Heriot’s different?

We are defined by our ethos, opportunities, and achievements.

Ethos

Opportunity

Achievement

For over a decade, our pass rates have exceeded 97% at National 5 and Higher and 91.5% at Advanced Higher.

98.7

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S4 National 5

97

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S5 Higher

91.7

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S6 Advanced Higher

Latest News

Pupils investigating the properties of plants in the gardens at George Heriot’s School as part of a science lesson.

January 2026

Heriot’s Ambition 2025-2030 part two: Academic focus

George Heriot's School

January 2026

Heriot’s Strategic Ambition 2025 – 2030

Junior School House Captains at George Heriot's School

January 2026

Junior School House Captains

December 2025

UK award win confirms Heriot’s sector-leading status

Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach

October 2025

Appointment of Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach

October 2025

Appointment of Head of Rugby

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In 2025, 98% of pupils received two or more offers from UCAS;
91% achieved their first choice selection;
95% achieved their first or second choice selection.

The Foundation

Our Foundation sits at the heart of school, providing support for children who have lost a parent.

The Foundation has funded over 5,700 pupils who have been bereaved: can you help us to change a life?

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