Insiders view on strengths/weaknesses of Edinburgh independents?

[neverknowinglyunderdressed]

Have been to look around GH, SM, GW and EA and visiting F this week. I generally felt that they all seemed much of a muchness, so difficult to choose. Is each school 'known' for something ie one is more academic, one more arty/sporty etc? If I knew what differentiated them - it might be easier to match that up to my DTS.

Also we are not 'posh' would like to know that we will 'fit in' too.

Its bad to decide based on the colour of the uniform isnt it?

[1666]

I don't know what age of children neverknowinglyunderdressed was asking about, but certainly there didn't appear to be any waiting lists or problem with entry for Fettes at the age of 13, my son is now in the fifth form there and both of the children from his prep school (the only two applicants from the school) were offered places.

[Spiderspotter]

Hello 1666 - how are your children enjoying Fettes?

[towerfarm]

are you pleased with fettes? is your child boarding? if he/she is day pupil is it a problem? we want to have our child board but looking at english boarding schools now. any info great help

[Scottishmumof4]

Wouldn’t touch Fettes with a barge pole - kids are currently at another Edinburgh school and have to be honest - we were surprised (and delighted) with the children that have left and were accepted by Fettes. Badly behaved, disruptive and taking up significantly more teachers’ time than they should be. Get the feeling Fettes prep is pretty desperate.