The High School of Glasgow
The High School
Experience
900th
Anniversary
We can trace our roots back to 1124 as the Choir School of Glasgow Cathedral and across 2024 we celebrated 900 continuous years as a school.
Events
Calendar
It was a year of opportunity, bringing together past and present members of the School Community through a series of events.
Ever
Upwards
We celebrated the illustrious history of the School and looked to the future with ambition.
Fundraising
Appeal
We launched a multi-year fundraising appeal, the 900 Campaign in January 2024, chaired by former Rector Colin Mair.
People Centred
Three Stages, Two Locations
One School
Kindergarten
From Age 3
Children are provided with the best start in life via our nurturing indoor and outdoor play spaces, emphasising the importance of discovery and encouraging exploration.
Junior School
Junior 1 - Junior 6
We offer educational excellence and ambition in a warm and nurturing environment where memories are made and life-long friendships formed.
Senior School
Transitus - Senior 6
Shaping all-round individuals through academic opportunities and extra-curricular pursuits, helping learners to discover their path in life under our guidance.
The High School
At a glance
1124
900 years since its inception, the oldest school in Scotland
100+
Extra-curricular clubs on offer
96%
Overall Higher pass rate for Fifth Year pupils in the 2023-24 Exam Diet
Re
Connect
![Head and shoulder image of former pupil, Lydia Strachan, of the Class of 2000.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673885007/highschoolofglasgowcouk/pudzvxmph2wlfwmiqvyy/LydiaStrachan.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1673885007/highschoolofglasgowcouk/pudzvxmph2wlfwmiqvyy/LydiaStrachan.jpg","width":500}])
I could never have imagined the path my life has taken. There have been so many surprises (mostly good!) and I'm so glad I'm here."
![Image of former pupil, Jim Wison, of the Class of 1949, holding an old High School of Glasgow cap.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673885017/highschoolofglasgowcouk/i98dzne34iowxlsnmvmw/JimWilson.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1673885017/highschoolofglasgowcouk/i98dzne34iowxlsnmvmw/JimWilson.jpg","width":500}])
I have fantastic memories of winning Rugby Caps and representing The High School of Glasgow’s 1st XV.
![Head and shoulder image of former pupil, Annarosa Muscatelli, of the Class of 2008.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1648453778/highschoolofglasgowcouk/z1qvuvfwgglmbudiosos/AnnarosaMuscatelli.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1648453778/highschoolofglasgowcouk/z1qvuvfwgglmbudiosos/AnnarosaMuscatelli.jpg","width":471}])
Aside from an excellent education and a great sense of community, access to brilliant extracurricular activities really enriched the experience and taught me to multitask like a pro!
![Head and shoulder image of former pupil, Nathaniel Hook, of the Class of 1993.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1649077592/highschoolofglasgowcouk/xw3g6vq6tggxvn4jgs9z/NathanielHook.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1649077592/highschoolofglasgowcouk/xw3g6vq6tggxvn4jgs9z/NathanielHook.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1649077592/highschoolofglasgowcouk/xw3g6vq6tggxvn4jgs9z/NathanielHook.jpg","width":520}])
The thing that I see as most exceptional about the High School is the friendships that were nurtured over the years. My best friends from school remain my best friends today and this is something for which I am immensely grateful."
![Jemma Robertson - Class of 2015]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673884977/highschoolofglasgowcouk/sqbskdqtx1od1pxbwupy/JemmaRobertson.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1673884977/highschoolofglasgowcouk/sqbskdqtx1od1pxbwupy/JemmaRobertson.jpg","width":500}])
The HSOG family provides a rock that’s always there when you need it."
Life at
HSOG
The latest from our School
![High School pupils comprise a tenth of the NYOS Development Orchestra]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745495194/highschoolofglasgowcouk/ldwjmojnrp1txislf7eh/MusicNews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745495194/highschoolofglasgowcouk/ldwjmojnrp1txislf7eh/MusicNews.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745495194/highschoolofglasgowcouk/ldwjmojnrp1txislf7eh/MusicNews.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745495194/highschoolofglasgowcouk/ldwjmojnrp1txislf7eh/MusicNews.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745495194/highschoolofglasgowcouk/ldwjmojnrp1txislf7eh/MusicNews.jpg","width":1500}])
Seven HSOG pupils have been selected to be a part of the acclaimed NYOS Development Orchestra – the largest proportion of pupils from one single school, making up a tenth of the entire orchestra.
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Upcoming Events
![Young Musicians of the Year Final]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738163479/highschoolofglasgowcouk/n5vtevwm695jrhm9awa6/HomepageEvent-YMOTY.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738163479/highschoolofglasgowcouk/n5vtevwm695jrhm9awa6/HomepageEvent-YMOTY.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738163479/highschoolofglasgowcouk/n5vtevwm695jrhm9awa6/HomepageEvent-YMOTY.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738163479/highschoolofglasgowcouk/n5vtevwm695jrhm9awa6/HomepageEvent-YMOTY.jpg","width":1000}])
The brightest young musicians from the Senior School Music Department perform at our annual showcase of outstanding musical talent.