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Merchiston Castle School

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Ages7–18
Pupils380
GenderBoys
AttendanceBoarding school
Boy to girl ratioBoys only
Religious affiliationNone

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2026/27 directory

Annual fees

Year groupDayBoarding
Year 6£18,900—
Year 8£25,920—
Year 11£25,920£53,244
Year 13£25,920£53,244

Figures are per pupil per year. A dash indicates an unpublished fee in this edition.

Academic profile

Exam results

GCSE grades 7–9
38.5%
A-level grades A*–A
41.5%
GCSE vs national private average
Below
Sixth form vs national private average
Below
GCSE value for money
Fair
Sixth-form value for money
Fair

On-site facilities

TheatreTennis courtsCombined Cadet Force