We’ve taken a look at the best performing private schools in Edinburgh and the Lothians, according to the Sunday Times Parent Power Schools Guide 2023. The guide includes the Top 6 independent secondary schools in Scotland based on A-levels results and the Top 10 independent secondary schools in the country based on Highers results. Six Lothian schools made these lists, with five from Edinburgh and one from East Lothian.
1. Fettes College
Fettes College in Edinburgh topped the Sunday Times list for independent secondary schools in Scotland based on A-level results. Photo: Danny Lawson PA
2. Merchiston Castle School
Merchiston Castle School in Colinton, Edinburgh was third on the Sunday Times Parent Power Schools Guide 2023 for independent secondary schools in Scotland based on A-level results. Photo: Alex Hewitt
3. Loretto School
Loretto School in Musselburgh was ranked fourth in the Top 6 independent secondary schools based on A-levels performance. Photo: no
4. St Mary's Music School
St Mary’s Music School at Grosvenor Crescent in Edinburgh, Scotland's national music school, came top of the Sunday Times list for the Top 10 independent secondary schools in Scotland based on Highers results. Staff and pupils from the school are pictured. Photo: Contributed