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Fettes College is one of the UK's leading Independent schools for boys and girls aged 7-18, situated in the heart of Edinburgh.

www.fettes.com/admissions/visit-fettes

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01/09/2024

We are delighted to welcome our new Houseparent Jamie MacKenzie (OF) and his family back to Fettes. Jamie looks forward to welcoming the Moredun boys for a new Academic year, and getting to know them over the coming weeks.

30/08/2024

Congratulations to our DEI Lead, Sadia Hussain-Savuk who received the Certificate of Commendation at last night's SAMEE Group recognition and appreciation awards! 👏

30/08/2024

We are delighted to feature 2024 Leaver, Magnus K who is heading to the University of Edinburgh to read Geography.

Magnus said: “It’s easy to take the opportunities and chances Fettes gives for granted, especially when you live in that atmosphere everyday for years on end. It can begin to feel ordinary even though this couldn’t be further from the truth. Fettes helped me to appreciate the whole picture even if there are small imperfections within it and I am grateful for the full experience, ups and downs. Though I had my share of rough patches, I am eternally grateful for the support I got from my houseparent, teachers and friends to successfully graduate and leave the Fettes bubble into the real world with a strong sense of community, grit and patience. I urge every one of you still in Fettes to make the most out of every opportunity, not just activities and clubs but also the chances to help others and grow as a community. All the best and good luck!”

82% of our 2024 Leavers gained a place at their first choice University. We are so proud of them all.

30/08/2024

We are delighted to feature 2024 Leaver, Dorian C-T, who is heading to EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland, one of Europe’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan science and technology institutions.

Dorian said, “I joined Fettes two years ago, in Lower Sixth, and I wish I had spent more time with the people I met at Fettes."

82% of our 2024 Leavers gained a place at their first choice University. We are so proud of them all.

29/08/2024

We are delighted to feature 2024 Leaver, Pippa K, who is heading to Cambridge to read Classics.

Pippa said, “I deeply enjoyed my time at Fettes and am grateful for the strong friendships I have formed over the years. I’m also appreciative for the wealth of opportunities offered at Fettes, particularly those academic and sporting, which have allowed me to pursue passions I otherwise would not have discovered. I owe a lot to the teachers who have shown me support throughout my Fettes journey and pushed me out of my comfort zone to achieve things I never thought myself capable of.”

82% of our 2024 Leavers gained a place at their first choice University. We are so proud of them all.

28/08/2024

We are delighted to feature 2024 Leaver, Nicholas K, who is heading to Duke University in America.

Nicholas said “Fettes has played an extremely important role in shaping my life. On the surface it’s a place of academic excellence and superb teaching which has gotten me to where I am today. However, there is much more to Fettes as it’s a place that fosters a unique social environment which allows every student to excel and reach their potential. As I start university I am thankful to have attended Fettes and I look back on it with lifelong memories and friends.”

82% of our 2024 Leavers gained a place at their first choice University. We are so proud of them all.

28/08/2024

We are thrilled that our DEI Lead, Sadia Hussain-Savuk has been short-listed for the Inspirational Educator and Leadership Award in the prestigious Zyn Women Empowerment Awards - her third Award short-list in recent months. Well done Sadia – a much deserved hat trick!

27/08/2024

We are delighted to feature 2024 Leaver, Clemmie B, who is heading to Edinburgh University to read Architectural History and Heritage.

Clemmie said ”Fettes played an important role in shaping who I am, but I also recognise that my personal growth over the past five years was driven by my own efforts. This is what I valued most about Fettes; its ability to allow me to take control of my own development whilst offering a supportive environment that gently guided my decisions. As I prepare for university, I’m both conscious and indeed a bit apprehensive that I may never again be in a place that cares so deeply about who I am and what I do, but very lucky to have experienced it.”

82% of our 2024 Leavers gained a place at their first choice University. We are so proud of them all.

27/08/2024

Well done Fraser C - we are so proud of you! 👏

Photos from Fettes_College's post 26/08/2024

On International Dog Day, we look forward to welcoming our Therapet, Fidra, back to school next week for an exciting Autumn term – and lots of cuddles and walks with her! 🐾

26/08/2024

Congratulations to Imogen L and her horse Ludorette's Bullion (aka Charlie) who have been selected to represent England (North) in the Under 18 British Eventing Youth Championships in September! 👏🏇

Photos from Fettes_College's post 24/08/2024

“Music permeates its way through life at Fettes, enriching the lives of all our students. There is a place for all tastes and space for all performers to grow, experience and learn.” Angus Tully, Director of Music

Join us at our Open Day on 12th October: www.fettes.com/open-day-2024

Photos from Fettes_College's post 23/08/2024

Welcome Lanny Harrison! Lanny is the latest member of the Harrison family joining Diggory and Bess as one of our Head’s three dogs. This will make visits to The Head’s Lodge all the more exciting! 🐾

22/08/2024

Fettes College is extremely proud to announce an outstanding set of 2024 GCSE results with 24% of results at grade 9 and 50% at grades 9-8 (equivalent to A* under the previous system). In total, 72% of all grades achieved were 9-7 (equivalent to A*-A), which is particularly impressive compared to a national average of 48% 9-7 grades across the independent sector.

There are many individual successes within the overall statistics, which deserve special celebration - with one student achieving 11 grade 9s - but all our students deserve much praise.

Helen Harrison, Head of Fettes College said " Building on last year’s success, I am delighted to see that this year’s cohort have achieved a very strong set of results. Our GCSE students have demonstrated talent and strength of character as they worked towards their examinations. This will stand them in good stead for an exciting and fulfilling two years of Sixth Form as they progress on either the A Level or IB pathway. Many congratulations to all!”

Anushka Chakravarty, Deputy Head (Academic) said “As I take up my role as Deputy Head (Academic) at Fettes College, I am delighted to see the hard work and resilience of our students in these results. I am very much looking forward to working with these students in the future and congratulate them, and their teachers, on this success”.

Photos from Fettes_College's post 21/08/2024

Our new ULEZ-compliant minibuses have been delivered ready for the start of term. These replace our non-compliant vehicles and are in exciting new designs! 🚐

Which do you prefer?

20/08/2024

Congratulations to Isla KB and her horse Oliver (Up Sticks and Go) in being selected to compete for Scotland at the National Eventing Youth Championships later this year. 👏🐎

19/08/2024

Caroline Davies has been appointed to The Adviser Advisory Group of UCAS – a group representing UK advisers, schools and colleges, in dialogue with UCAS – on the impact of current and future products, systems and services. Many congratulations!

17/08/2024

Wishing Sixth Form student Fraser C all the very best as he represents Great Britain in the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics being held in Brazil on 17th-26th August.



Read more on www.fettes.com/news

16/08/2024

“Congratulations to all our students on their outstanding success and bright futures!”
Caroline Davies, Head of Higher Education and Careers.

15/08/2024

Congratulations to all our A Level students on their results today. We are immensely proud of them, and wish them all the best as they head off to their exciting destinations for next year, knowing that they are ready to make a positive mark on the world.

Combined with our IB results, 79% of our students gained A*-B/7-5; 22% gained A*/7 and 55% gained A*-A/7-6. An impressive achievement!

“Our leavers have shown determination, talent and a strong work ethic to achieve at this level and we are so pleased to see the variety of destinations and courses that they are heading off to. This has been a delightful cohort, who have given of their best and been a leading part of their school community.” Victoria Chandler, Head of Sixth Form.

Our A Level students are set to take up a diverse and interesting range of courses, including Engineering at Cambridge, Architecture at Edinburgh, International Relations at St. Andrews, English at Bristol, Marketing at Newcastle, Medicine at Glasgow, History and Economics at Oxford and many others. Students are heading off to study in the United States at Harvard, Cornell and Duke, HKUST and European universities in the Netherlands and Spain.

14/08/2024

We’d greatly appreciate the support of our Fettes Family in voting for our School in the Tatler Schools Awards 2024 - in the following categories:

⭐️ Best Public School – Fettes College
⭐️ Best Head of a Public School – Mrs Helen Harrison

https://forms.gle/SMKa87uKexVc8E288

Photos from Fettes_College's post 13/08/2024

The Fettes Active Netball Development Camp - led by our Head of Netball Hendrik Lessing - is well underway, with plenty of exciting netball being enjoyed! 👏

Photos from British Physics Olympiad's post 12/08/2024

Exciting developments for Fraser C and his fellow teammates in the UK team ahead of the International Olympiad on Astronomy & Astrophysics (IOAA)!

11/08/2024

A space and a location becomes a place when it takes on meaning and becomes special to you. Discover Fettes and make this your place.

Register to attend our next Open Day on 12th October.: www.fettes.com/open-day-2024

Photos from Fettes_College's post 09/08/2024

Our city is buzzing with this year’s Edinburgh International Festival, and so we look back on some of the highlights of our Drama performances and Musical this year. 🎭

As part of our Scholarships programme, an All Rounder with Drama Award is available at age 13+. Join us at our next Open Day on Saturday 12th October – register at www.fettes.com/open-day-2024

View photographs from our Drama productions here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fettes_college/albums

08/08/2024

Congratulations to our DEI Lead, Sadia Hussain-Savuk who has been short-listed in this year's The Herald & GenAnalytics Diversity Awards - Diversity Hero of the Year – and also short-listed for a SAMEE Social Citizenship Award. Hugely well deserved. We are thrilled for you Sadia.

06/08/2024

The Fettes Active netball camp starts next week, and we are delighted that our Head of Netball, Hendrik Lessing, is leading this exciting week of netball! ✨

Photos from Fettes_College's post 02/08/2024

As our city welcomes the start of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2024 we look back at some of the highlights of piping and drumming at Fettes College over the course of this year. Piping and Drumming is thriving, not only at Fettes but worldwide and students in our Pipe Band have the opportunity each year to perform at Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace as well as Beating Retreat on our Queen's Lawn and our Head’s Lawn, located in our stunning 100-acre campus.

Our tuition is world class with Fettes Piping Instructor, Alasdair Henderson, gaining the title ‘Double Gold Medallist” this year and winning a place in the top 10 solo pipers in the world.

As part of our Scholarships programme, Piping and Snare Drumming Awards and Exhibitions are available at ages 13 and 16 at Fettes. Contact our Admissions Team for details: www.fettes.com

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Photos from Fettes_College's post 29/07/2024

Art at Fettes College - our light filled Salvesen Art School purpose-built to offer double height studios, a specialist library, ceramics room and permanent gallery space, is a hub of creativity and exploration.

13+ and 16+ Art Scholarships available.

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Why Choose Fettes?

Fettes College has over 5,000 Old Fettesians who remain in touch with us for one very compelling reason; being educated at Fettes was one of the most important and beneficial aspects of their lives.

Fettes is where their confidence was built, horizons broadened, talents nurtured and lifelong friendships made; where they achieved exam success, broke sporting records, were inspired by teachers and learnt the skills which would equip them for later life.

Fettes is where they were enthused, praised and encouraged to work hard and achieve the very best they could, while being surrounded by like-minded peers and caring staff.

To this day, a Fettes education is an incredible start to life.

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Upper Sixth students Honor S and Clemmie B introduce their exhibition pieces in our End of Year Art Exhibition.  #OurPeo...
With Third Form Field Week about to take place, our Deputy Head (Pastoral) Mrs Harrison speaks about the range of opport...
We are delighted to welcome bestselling author and Old Fettesian, Elizabeth Macneal (Inv-CW 2000-2007) back to Fettes as...
In a post on Tuesday, our Flute Group were playing 'Sweet Dreams' by Eurythmics.Can you name the song they are playing t...
Can you name the song our Flute Group are playing here? 🎶🪩📽️ thanks to Flute Teacher Mrs Ball.#APlaceToGrow
Well done to our Phsychciety and MHAs (Mental Health Ambassadors) who were raising awareness for our #MentalHealthAwaren...
And they’re off! Good luck to all our students taking part in the 24hr Tyre Drag fundraiser for @SuperTroopEdin. Follow ...
Excitement is building for the Singing Competition Final on Friday evening… hear from our Director of Music, Mr Tully. 🎶...
Mr Rowlands, our Head of Outdoor Pursuits & Volunteering speaks about our  Volunteering Day tomorrow.#OurCommunity
Our Deputy Head (Academic), Mr Marchant wishing our students the best of luck in their exams, which start in earnest tod...
A few highlights from the stunning performances of our School Musical: Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (S...

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