The two Scottish private schools ranked among the world's top 150

The schools were named alongside the likes of Eton College and Harrow

Two prestigious Scottish private schools have been named among the top 150 in the world.

Fettes College and Gordonstoun both made the cut in the fifth annual edition of The Schools Index, produced by the Carfax Education consultancy.

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The list is categorised by region, with the two Scottish schools also included in the “Top 25 UK Senior” category.

As well as academic results and preparation for university entry, schools are selected for their unique ethos, their local and international reputation, and how they prepare pupils for life beyond academia, in addition to other areas such as technology and sustainability.

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Helen Harrison, head of Fettes College in Edinburgh, said: “We are delighted to be included in The Schools Index by Carfax Education as one of the Top 150 private schools in the world this year and a Top 25 UK Senior School. 

“As a Scottish boarding school offering the dual pathway of International Baccalaureate and A Levels, we are incredibly proud of the achievements of our students who leave our school knowing themselves, looking out for others, capable of thinking critically and ready to make a positive mark on their rapidly changing world. 

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“Our students aim high and give back and they do this with curiosity, creativity, and kindness.

“It is my absolute honour to lead Fettes College and to be recognised in this way in The Schools Index by Carfax Education.”

Fettes, which has more than 750 students and around 350 members of staff, is based in the Comely Bank area of Edinburgh.

It was attended by former prime minister Tony Blair and former Rangers chairman Sir David Murray. In fiction, its most famous former pupil was Ian Fleming's secret agent James Bond.

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Gordonstoun, meanwhile, boasts King Charles III as a former pupil at the school in Duffus, Moray. It was recommended by his father, Prince Philip, who was one of the school’s first pupils.

Other schools named in the top 150 include the likes of Eton College, Harrow, Wycombe Abbey and Rugby School south of the border, as well as King’s College in New Zealand and Vienna International School.

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New entries in The Schools Index this year include UK senior school Haileybury and prep school Windlesham House.

Fiona McKenzie, head of education at Carfax Education, said: “Now in its fifth year, The Schools Index has become a valuable resource for parents looking for the very best education for their child, wherever they are in the world - as well as for the private schools sector.

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“The demand for excellent schools grows and remains fiercely competitive as parents strive to ensure their child receives the strongest foundations to set them up for a lifetime of success.

“The importance of parents having The Schools Index has grown as families become more mobile and can choose to work from anywhere in the world, The Schools Index has become a valuable resource to highlight the best education opportunities for their children.

“This year’s Schools Index has been comprehensively curated by international experts, with each school notably recognised for its own individual footprint in education, including academics, facilities, preparation for university entry, unique ethos and how they prepare students for life beyond academia.”

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