Merchiston Castle School Reviews & FAQs
Are you considering Merchiston Castle School for your child? We have put together a number of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the school to help you.
Reviews of Merchiston Castle School
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Frequently asked questions about Merchiston Castle School
Where is Merchiston Castle School?
Merchiston Castle School is in Edinburgh, Scotland. The school's address is: 294 Colinton Road, Colinton, Edinburgh, EH13 0PU.
Is Merchiston Castle School for boys or girls?
Merchiston Castle School is a Boys school.
What type of school is Merchiston Castle School?
Merchiston Castle School is a Prep & Senior school offering Day & Boarding places for approximately 300 pupils.
What age do girls join Merchiston Castle School?
Girls can join the school from through until years.
What age do girls join Merchiston Castle School?
Girls can join the school from through until years.
What age do girls join Merchiston Castle School
Merchiston Castle School is for boys only.
What age do boys join Merchiston Castle School?
Boys can join the school from through until 18 years.
What age do boys join Merchiston Castle School?
Boys can join the school from 7 through until 18 years.
What age do boys join Merchiston Castle School
Merchiston Castle School is for girls only.
Who is the of Merchiston Castle School?
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Who owns Merchiston Castle School?
When was Merchiston Castle School inspected?
Merchiston Castle School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on behalf of the Department for Education. Routine inspections take place once every three years. Read the inspection reports for Merchiston Castle School
Which schools are the main destinations for Merchiston Castle School leavers?
Pupils from Merchiston Castle School go on to a number of senior schools including:
Who are the main feeder schools for Merchiston Castle School?
'Feeder' schools for Merchiston Castle School include:
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