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
Collaborative Working Zone designed by pupils officially opens
A £25,000 donation in memory of Mrs Elaine Adair, wife of former Chair of the Board of Governors, Mr Brian Adair (2006-2018), has transformed a previously underused Junior 6 ‘open area’ in the Junior School into a Collaborative Working Zone, designed by pupils, for pupils.
Bannerman House raise more than £3,500 for Cystic Fibrosis charity
Before the October break, Bannerman House ran the first of four House Fundraising Weeks. Hear from Bannerman House Captains Emma and Paddy on their hugely successful fundraising activities…
BookFest promotes the power of reading to pupils
BookFest is our in-house book festival run as a collaboration between the Senior School Library and the English Department, with staff from across the whole School getting involved. It was created as a way of celebrating the power and joy of reading and all of its associated benefits.
Junior School donates record number of Harvest Week items to Glasgow charities
Junior School pupils donated 753 items to local charities as part of this year's Harvest Week.
‘Week of Languages’ helps pupils discover the joy of learning
The Senior School Modern Languages Department ran a week-long celebration of Languages to mark the ‘Day of European Languages’ held on Tuesday 26 September.
Junior School achieves Fairtrade award
The Junior School has been awarded the FairAware Award from the Fairtrade Foundation which recognises schools that are supporting Fairtrade.
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