The High School Experience
Memorable learning, every day.
The High School of Glasgow welcomes children from the ages of 3 to 18 to a vibrant, aspirational and high achieving co-educational day school. From the benefits of Early Years education in Kindergarten, to our nurturing, pastoral-focused Junior School and nationally recognised Senior School, pupils leave The High School with memorable experiences and countless stories to tell!
Whether it's a passion for academia, sporting pursuits, the expressive arts or getting involved in one of our 100+ clubs and societies, our school community nurtures each individual, enabling the all-round potential of every pupil to evolve in a supportive and ambitious environment.
From our inception in 1124, The High School of Glasgow has provided every child with incredible opportunities and the resources required to succeed. Today, we continue to raise the high tradition, with our pupils receiving an outstanding education alongside unique extra-curricular experiences, enabling them to discover their path and shape their future.
High School of Glasgow pupils learn in an environment that doesn’t just prepare them for the world around them - it helps them to go forth and shape it.
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The High School
Our Values
A Higher Purpose, since 1124
We possess a steadfast commitment to improving and enriching the lives of every child who comes through our doors.
Our Stories
Creating lifelong memories
Every individual that goes on The High School journey leaves with a story to tell!
Our History
The oldest school in Scotland
Founded in the 12th century, the long and illustrious history of The High School of Glasgow spans back nearly 900 years.
Meet Our Community
The High School of Glasgow community encompasses a highly participative global network of former pupils, current and former parents and valued friends of the School.
Our community reaches out to one another, connecting for social, networking, career and mentoring opportunities, with a valuable programme of cultural, business and philanthropic events on offer for the whole community to get involved in. Time to get involved!
Latest News
Clyde House raises over £3,000 for Maggie’s
The fourth and final House Fundraising Week was held by Clyde this session. Read on to hear from the Clyde House Captains.
Young Musicians of the Year 2024
Our annual celebration showcasing the most outstanding talent from the Senior Music Department arrived a little earlier this year, acting as a fitting send-off to the Spring Term.
The START of something exciting: 2024 Pitch & Vision Evening
START is a new interdisciplinary learning programme the High School is running that replicates the experience of a startup incubator.
Former diplomat and foreign policy advisor, Tom Fletcher CMG, delivers Fraser Lecture
We were honoured to welcome Tom Fletcher CMG, to deliver this year’s Fraser Lecture.
Green-fingered pupils surpass goal of planting 900 trees for 900th anniversary
To mark School’s 900th anniversary, children from the Junior and Senior School Eco Committees planted 900 trees (and many more!) at Cathkin Braes.
Law House fundraising week raises more than £2,000 for Auditory Verbal
Law House hosted the first Fundraising Week of our 900th anniversary year, putting on an unforgettable five days of events in aid of Auditory Verbal.
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