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The High School Experience

 The High School of Glasgow is one of Scotland's leading independent schools, welcoming children from the ages of 3-18 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 acclaimed Senior School, pupils leave the High School with countless stories to tell, ready to take on the world! 

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.

What makes The High School of Glasgow so special – beyond the outstanding academic results – is the energy, the ideas and the relationships. We care deeply about what we teach and how we teach it. Our teachers are experts in their fields, passionate about their subjects and about how young people learn.

This is a school that leads the way – a beacon of learning where intellectual curiosity is encouraged and challenge is embraced. We want pupils to think hard, ask questions, make connections and grow confident in their own voice. But just as much, we want them to feel they belong. That they’re part of something. That they can take risks, lead initiatives, speak up and be heard.

This is a school full of opportunity and community that supports and encourages. A place where difference is recognised, where ambition is nurtured and where young people grow up ready not just to thrive in the world, but to shape it."

Antonia Berry
Rector

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.

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Our Stories

Creating lifelong memories

Every individual that goes on The High School journey leaves with a story to tell!

Read Our Stories

Image of Adam Atri, School Captain in 2015

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.

Explore Our History

Leadership

HSOG

Our Leadership Team manage the day-to-day running of our Kindergarten, Junior School and Senior School.

Leadership Team

Board of Governors

HSOG

Governors use their unique insights and diversity of knowledge, skills and experience to help lead the School's strategic direction.

Board Of Govenors

 

The High School

Low Down

The High School Low Down with...Mrs Muir

if you nosy into classrooms and the drama studio and the science labs and music rooms and HFT and the art room and the library and out onto the pitches you will smell, hear and witness Scottish education at its most exciting, varied and dynamic.

The High School Low Down with...Mrs Horne

The High School is a very special place which provides numerous opportunities for each individual, allowing them to develop their talents in all fields as well as to make lasting friendships.

The High School Low Down with...Mrs Bhatia

The High School is so much more than just a school or just a place of work. It is a real community where everyone feels valued and everyone is encouraged to be the best that they can be.

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!

HSOG Community

Latest News

Summer Sports Days 2025

The Summer Term reached its sporting crescendo with both the Junior and Senior School Sports Days taking place at Old Anniesland in mid-June.

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