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Fettes College
Fettes College
Fettes College
Fettes College
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Fettes College Edinburgh, Midlothian Visit
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Fettes College
Edinburgh
591 pupils, ages 13-18
Mixed
Day and Boarding

Fettes College

Fettes is nicknamed ‘the Eton of the north’, and it’s easy to see why. Scotland’s top (and most expensive) public school has a rep for producing judges, diplomats, politicians and even fictional super-spies (James Bond spent his schooldays up here in the Edinburgh suburbs); academics are strong and rugby is practically a religion. In 2021, the school celebrated its 150th birthday. Founded as a school for orphans and children in need, it began with just a handful of pupils. Today, it’s co-ed throughout and home to 750 students from all corners of the globe. Th...
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  • Founding Head of Engineering, Enterprise and Technology (EET)

    After recent success in the First Lego League Robotics competition, Fettes College is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Alton as founding Head of Engineering, Enterprise and Technology (EET).
    Founding Head of Engineering, Enterprise and Technology (EET)
  • Let The Log Carry commence: Students prepare for 24 hour endurance charity fundraiser

    Students at Fettes are preparing to take part in a 24 hour endurance fundraiser from Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th March.
    Let The Log Carry commence: Students prepare for 24 hour endurance charity fundraiser
  • Fettes College hosts Careers Day for local young people

    160 local state school students were invited to Fettes College recently to join 140 students from Fettes for a Higher Education and Career Exploration Day. The event helps S5 students make important decisions for their transition beyond school.
    Fettes College hosts Careers Day for local young people
  • Fettes student volunteering goes beyond Student Volunteering Week

    Fettes student volunteering goes beyond Student Volunteering Week
  • WATCH: Fettes College 'Ode to Place'

    This two-minute film has been created as part of our vision for Fettes College - Fettes Moving Forward: A place to live. A place to learn. A place to grow. It captures the ethos of Fettes and what a Fettes education means.
    WATCH: Fettes College 'Ode to Place'
  • Chef Ally Wins School Chef of the Year Award

    Chef Ally Wins School Chef of the Year Award
  • Coffee Concert

    Coffee Concert
  • Head of Sixth Form, Victoria Chandler, speaks about her role and shares what Fettes means to her.

    Head of Sixth Form, Victoria Chandler, speaks about her role and shares what Fettes means to her.
  • WATCH: Fettes Moving Forward - A message from Helen Harrison, Head of Fettes College

    WATCH: Fettes Moving Forward - A message from Helen Harrison, Head of Fettes College
  • 2022 International Baccalaureate Diploma Results

    2022 International Baccalaureate Diploma Results
  • An outstanding set of 2022 GCSE results

    Fettes College is delighted to announce an outstanding set of 2022 GCSE results, with 31% of grades achieved by our students scoring a 9 – our highest proportion on record for public examinations.
    An outstanding set of 2022 GCSE results
  • Record Breaking A Level Results for the Fettes College Class of 2022!

    We are delighted to report record breaking results for the A Level class of 2022, with 22% of all grades awarded at A* - the highest on record for students sitting external exams.
    Record Breaking A Level Results for the Fettes College Class of 2022!
  • See Fettes in our IB Focus Schools Guide.

    See Fettes in our IB Focus Schools Guide.
  • See Fettes College in our All-through Schools Guide.

    See Fettes College in our All-through Schools Guide.
  • See Fettes College in our Senior Boarding Schools Guide.

    See Fettes College in our Senior Boarding Schools Guide.
  • Exciting new developments for Fettes Radio

    Exciting new developments for Fettes Radio
  • All-through schools: everything you need to know

    All-through schools: everything you need to know
  • WATCH: Mark Appleson, Director of Sport at Fettes College

    WATCH: Mark Appleson, Director of Sport at Fettes College
  • WATCH: Carolyn Harrison, Deputy Head Pastoral at Fettes College

    WATCH: Carolyn Harrison, Deputy Head Pastoral at Fettes College
  • WATCH: Alastair Armstrong, Director of Learning and Teaching at Fettes College

    WATCH: Alastair Armstrong, Director of Learning and Teaching at Fettes College
  • WATCH: Fettes Virtual Tour

    WATCH: Fettes Virtual Tour

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Address
Carrington Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH4 1QX

Contact
Admissions@fettes.com
0131 311 6744

Website
fettes.com

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Open Day (afternoon)
08 October 2023


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