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A southside institution in independent Glasgow schooling, Hutchie offers a broad curriculum and is well known for its academic excellence and sporting achievements.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 1,200 ·
- Sixth form numbers
- 131 ·
- Religion
- Non-denom
- Fees
- £15,512 - £19,995 pa
- Local authority
- Glasgow City Council
Headteacher
Rector
Mr Mark Ronan
Since August 2024, Mark Ronan, rector and CEO. Previously principal of the King’s Hospital School in Dublin. Economics degree and MA from Emmanuel College, Cambridge; PGCE from Moray House, Edinburgh; qualification in headship from the National
Entrance
To P1 by assessment, upper primary by group entrance tests. Senior school pupils take cognitive ability tests, with up to 10 (mostly from state schools) joining the existing 60-70 pupils at P7. At all entry points (since Covid, this is across all
- Open days
- Primary School - first Saturday in October and Secondary School - first Saturday in November
Exit
Automatic entry into senior school for primary school pupils, and all but one or two take up their place. Majority of leavers to Scottish universities – St Andrews most popular, with others to eg Edinburgh and Glasgow. Also Durham, Leeds and
Latest results
In 2025, 88 per cent A-B at National 5; 85 per cent A-B at Higher; 70 per cent A-B at Advanced Higher.
Teaching & learning
The dynamic classrooms are testament to both the pupils’ and teachers’ enthusiasm and drive. Small classes – 20 max – mean teachers know their charges well, adapting to preferred learning styles and encouraging younger ones to weave personal
Learning support & SEN
The percentage on the SEN register fluctuates between 20 and 30 per cent – mostly dyslexia, ADHD and autism, all at the milder end. In the primary school, dedicated learning support staff (one a dyslexia specialist) work with individual children in
Arts & extracurricular
Band, orchestra and choir practise before school – you’re never far from hearing one melody or other in the making at this time of day. The rest of the clubs take place at lunchtime and after school. Lots of breadth – from mindfulness to debating,
Sport
Rugby and hockey almost a religion. Successes also in swimming, cross-country and athletics. Lots more on offer too – cricket, football, netball, rowing, tennis, golf, karate, volleyball, badminton, aerobics, climbing, yoga and spinning, among others
Ethos & heritage
Darling of Glasgow’s south side, Hutchie is perhaps the most popular independent school on this side of the city. Founded in 1641 on Ingram Street by the Hutcheson brothers as a hospital and school, it educated the city’s poorest. A strong sense of
Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline
Masses of pastorally dedicated staff throughout the school, though it is usually the class teacher (pupils get the same one moving up with them) that pupils and parents turn to. ‘Or you can go straight to the top with a real worry,’ said one parent.
Pupils & parents
One pupil described themselves as ‘competitive but very friendly, everyone wants to do well’ – which sums up the vibe well enough. Diverse group of middle-class, professional parents. Some came here themselves. Lots of medics, but equally there are
Money matters
Significant number of pupils every year receive bursaries – about 20 bursaries in any year, with six to 10 full-fee ones – through competitive entry in S1. Discount for third sibling.
- Fee information
- £15,512 - £19,995 pa
The last word
A southside institution in independent Glasgow schooling, Hutchie offers a broad curriculum and is well known for its academic excellence and sporting achievements.
