Imagination. Truth. Responsibility.

 

A Unique Curriculum

We aspire to develop responsible, creative and freethinking young people, who will contribute to society and a sustainable environment with vision and purpose.

A Steiner Education

Your Child’s Journey

An independent school set in three acres of leafy grounds in the south-side of Edinburgh, we educate up to 380 children aged 2 to 18 years.

 

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Upper school
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News

These Boots Are Made For Walking…The Pentlands

October 8 2024

Read article These Boots Are Made For Walking…The Pentlands

Food Bank Donations Amount To Over 2,094kg

October 7 2024

Read article Food Bank Donations Amount To Over 2,094kg

Successful SQA Appeals: 96% Pass Rate

October 3 2024

Read article Successful SQA Appeals: 96% Pass Rate

“Our exam results are consistently above the national average,

yet we don’t select our pupils on ability

like most independent schools.

In 2024, ESS pupils achieved a 96% pass rate for Highers.

Three out of five results were attained at the highest level.

Scotland overall is 74.9%,

with less than a third (30.3%) awarded an A grade.

Our exam classes are typically five to eight pupils.”

 Alistair Pugh, SQA Examinations Coordinator

Alumni Spotlight

 

View a collection of our former pupils since 1939.

The school gave me tremendous confidence and a greater understanding of the breadth of talent and skills that can be appreciated in each individual. I believe this has helped me as a doctor and a surgeon.
Hannah Pepper,
Oral Surgeon & Teacher at
Edinburgh Royal College of Surgeons