Mearns Castle High School

Since January 2021, Stuart Clark. Previously head at Port Glasgow High School, his first headship. Before that, deputy head at Dunoon Grammar. Has been teaching for 15 years and specialises in modern studies and history.

Incredibly popular school – very difficult to get a place if not in catchment, though a small number of placing requests are successful. Feeder primary schools are Mearns Primary, Eaglesham Primary, Kirkhill Primary and Calderwood Lodge Primary.

Around 70–75 per cent go on to university, mostly Scottish (eg Glasgow, Strathclyde, Glasgow Caledonian, Paisley, Edinburgh and St Andrews) for financial reasons. Another 10 per cent go to college, and the rest to the workforce or a gap year. A few

In 2018, 54 per cent of S6 got 5+ Highers.

Much-sought after school for its excellent academic results, placing it consistently in the top five of Scotland’s highest performing state schools. About 20 per cent take one or more language at Higher level, just four per cent at Advanced

Support for learning department consists of a principal teacher, four full-time teachers and eight pupil support assistants who work with class teachers to help pupils in class across the curriculum as well as providing individual support to those

Successful debating club, often winning at the highest level. A Mearns Castle team made it all the way to the Oxford Union debating chamber recently. Also runs the classics club, philosophy club and code breaking – as well as famous moments in Lego,

Awarded gold status by Sport Scotland; sport is inclusive and open to all – the exception being the boys’ school football team, by trials because of its popularity. Large 3G pitch across the main road. Free lunchtime sports clubs; however, some of

House system has been running since 2011, with a deputy HT allocated to each year. Principal teachers oversee the houses, so each pupil has two teachers allocated to them for pastoral care. Parents and pupils can reach out to whoever they choose, but

School to home communication through school website, Twitter and quarterly parents’ newsletter. Plenty of opportunities for pupils and parents to come into the school throughout the year, including the curriculum information evening for every year

Much sought-after state school in wealthy East Renfrewshire suburb with great academic success, which always features in Scotland’s top five state schools. Hard working ethos and high expectations for all children. Worth moving to the area for.