George Heriot’s School was initially entered into the category ‘Co-educational School of the Year’ – for which it won – at our 2021 awards, but its remarkable entry secured the school to win the big title of ‘Independent School of the Year’ out of 700 other entrants.
George Heriot’s, located in Edinburgh, Scotland, was founded way back in 1628 by George Heriot himself – a Scottish goldsmith and philanthropist. The school has since gone on to become a multi-award winning educational establishment.
Why George Heriot’s School Won Independent School of the Year 2021

Above, an introduction to George Heriot’s School from George Heriot’s School on Vimeo.
Co-educational Excellence at George Heriot’s George Heriot’s has been co-educational since 1979: prior to this, the Heriot’s Foundation Schools took girls (1835-1885) and provided Foundationer bursaries and apprenticeships to educate girls.
Today as a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting School since 2014, the principles of equality, dignity, respect, non-discrimination and participation are key pillars at George

Heriot’s.
Recognising the impact of successful co-education, Heriot’s girls out perform single sex education results in Edinburgh, with National 5 and Advanced Higher 2019 outcomes higher by up to 10%.
Students of George Heriot’s.
Traditionally male dominated academic subjects have strong female representation, i....