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.
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Later Starting Pupils Bring Matilda JR Musical To The Stage From Today For A Trio Of Public Shows
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Alistair Pugh
Our exam results are consistently above the national average, yet we don't select our pupils on ability like most independent schools. In 2025, ESS pupils achieved a 98% pass rate for Higher. Three out of five results were attained at the highest level.
Scotland overall is 75.9%, with less than a third (30.8%) awarded an A grade. Our exam classes are typically five to eight pupils.
Alumni Spotlight
The more time it has been since we left Steiners, the more grateful we are for that grounding. The Steiner way is absolute gold. It breeds individuals. A campaign to row an ocean [the Atlantic in 2020, and Pacific in 2025] generally takes between one and three years. We all agree, though, that our preparations started in the classroom between 15 and 21 years ago. Having good relationships with our teachers from a young age instilled belief within us, which gave us the confidence to believe we could do something extraordinary.
-Maclean Brothers
