Cargilfield School A GSG School
- Cargilfield School
45 Gamekeeper's Road
Edinburgh
EH4 6HU - Head: Mr Rob Taylor
- T 0131 3362207
- F 01313 363179
- E [email protected]
- W www.cargilfield.com
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 3 to 13.
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Edinburgh, City of
- Pupils: 300
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Fees: Day £13,590 - £21,870; Boarding £55 per night - £26,835 pa
- Open days: 20 September 2024
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
What The Good Schools Guide says..
‘A good number of families are coming to us from down south because they want to escape that pressure-cooker of achievement. We want to provide a balance.’ Now, over the years, Cargilfield has won the reputation of being a bit of a sporting behemoth. But does that mean that your non-sporty child will struggle to get into any teams? ‘In the past, definitely,’ said one parent, ‘but I notice an effort to improve that.’ Certainly, a change since our last visit, we were very cheered to see that the girls’ sporting achievements are as much centre stage as the boys’…
What the school says...
Cargilfield School is a family friendly independent day and boarding prep school in Edinburgh for girls and boys aged 3 to 13 and has been educating and inspiring children since 1873. We are nestled within 13 acres of private grounds.
At Cargilfield, we offer a comprehensive education, featuring small class sizes capped at 18 pupils and a tailored teaching approach. Our specialised subject teachers uphold high academic standards, while daily sports, over 70 clubs and outdoor adventures enrich the children’s lives. With daily art, drama, music and design technology sessions, Cargilfield provides a well-rounded education.
Beyond the classroom, Cargilfield is a lively school with extended school days, less homework, extensive extracurricular offerings, and a strong pastoral care programme.
We offer weekly and flexible boarding opportunities.
We offer school bus services from across Edinburgh, Midlothian, Perth, Kinross and Fife.
A school where learning is an everyday adventure. ...Read more
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Sports
Unusual sports
Fencing
Shooting
What The Good Schools Guide says
Headmaster
Since 2014, Rob Taylor. English degree from Durham and PGCE from Cambridge. Previously the registrar at Harrow School, he also has experience of running Ashdown Prep in Sussex and has taught at Wellington College, where he was also a housemaster.
A very popular head. ‘He knows each child off to a T. Very approachable and brilliant at energising everybody.’ He and his wife Sarah decided to return to her Scottish roots with their three children, partly because of the more balanced pace of life and partly because ‘Cargilfield is so highly regarded by the big schools down south’.
Entrance
Every child is assessed to some degree, even at nursery level, although it is ‘age appropriate’. It’s not selective, apparently, but more to check that they school can support their needs. But if...
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