Merchiston Castle School — School in Edinburgh

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Merchiston Castle School

Edinburgh, EH13 0PU

— Pupils

— Capacity

10–18 Age Range

— FSM %

— Boys

— Girls

About Merchiston Castle School

Merchiston Castle School is an Other types for pupils aged 10–18 based in Scotland Offshore Establishments, Not Applicable. The school is boys-only and Open.

Current headteacher: A R Hunter.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Scotland Offshore Establishments or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Offshore schools
Type Group	Other types
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Scotland Offshore Establishments
Region	Not Applicable
Administrative District	City of Edinburgh
Parliamentary Constituency	Edinburgh South West
Ward	Colinton/Fairmilehead
Urban / Rural	(Scotland) Large Urban Area
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Boys
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
URN	132447
Data Last Updated	21-03-2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Merchiston Castle School?

Merchiston Castle School is a Offshore schools (group: Other types) in Edinburgh, Scotland Offshore Establishments.

What is the age range at Merchiston Castle School?

Merchiston Castle School caters for pupils aged 10 to 18.

Who is the headteacher at Merchiston Castle School?

The Headteacher at Merchiston Castle School is A R Hunter.

Where is Merchiston Castle School located?

Merchiston Castle School is at 294 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH13 0PU, in the Scotland Offshore Establishments local authority, Not Applicable.

Is Merchiston Castle School currently open?

Merchiston Castle School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

A R Hunter

294 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH13 0PU

01313122200

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 132447

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026