The High School of Glasgow
The High School
Experience
900th
Anniversary
Across 2024 we celebrate 900 continuous years as a school.
Events
Calendar
It is a year of opportunity, bringing together past and present members of the School community through a series of events.
Ever
Upwards
We will be celebrating the illustrious history of the School and pointing, with ambition, to the future.
Fundraising
Appeal
We are launching the 900 Campaign in January, 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
![A headshot of Antonia Barry]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733138945/highschoolofglasgowcouk/rjauyny8h5kfoue1ovjs/AntoniaBarry.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733138945/highschoolofglasgowcouk/rjauyny8h5kfoue1ovjs/AntoniaBarry.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733138945/highschoolofglasgowcouk/rjauyny8h5kfoue1ovjs/AntoniaBarry.jpg","width":700}])
The High School of Glasgow today announces the appointment of a new Rector, Ms Antonia Berry.
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Upcoming Events
![Nine Lessons and Carols]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733137530/highschoolofglasgowcouk/wvbbgyaf0mkevqxxwelm/EventImage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733137530/highschoolofglasgowcouk/wvbbgyaf0mkevqxxwelm/EventImage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733137530/highschoolofglasgowcouk/wvbbgyaf0mkevqxxwelm/EventImage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733137530/highschoolofglasgowcouk/wvbbgyaf0mkevqxxwelm/EventImage.jpg","width":1000}])
A special service of Nine Lessons and Carols, back where the School first began in Glasgow Cathedral.