Why is every talking about Erskine Stewart Melville School?
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Starting in August 2026, ESMS Junior School, The Mary Erskine School, and Stewart’s Melville College will join to form a single co-educational school for ages 3–18. Several parents have discussed the changes, so we asked about the merger’s benefits.
What are the most significant strengths the school merger brings?
This exciting move will further enhance our award-winning performing arts programme and wellbeing provision, while building on our students’ many accomplishments:
Students achieving 89% A-B grades at Higher
National champions in hockey, rugby, football, and swimming
500 outdoor learning adventures each year
Our Nursery and Junior School campus also offers 40 acres of beautiful outdoor space, giving children plenty of room to explore and learn.
What opportunities does Erskine Stewart Melville School offer beyond the classroom?
At Erskine Stewart Melville, children are inspired to dream big, set ambitious goals, and surpass their own expectations, no matter which path they choose.
We support our students to become well-rounded individuals ready for life’s challenges. The Junior School offers over 100 clubs and extra-curricular activities, while the Senior School provides 180 options, including students’ first residential camp in P4 to unforgettable trips abroad in the senior years.
What makes Erskine Stewart Melville School Nursery attractive to families?
Our Nursery nurtures every child with the guidance of experienced teachers and early years practitioners, including specialist sessions in Music, PE, and Digital Learning.
Weekly Forest Kindergarten sessions introduce children to one of Scotland’s most extensive outdoor learning programmes.
Through our partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council, eligible parents can access up to 1140 hours of Early Learning and Childcare funding per year.
For working parents, do you offer Wraparound Care?
We offer term-time and holiday wraparound care for children from Nursery to P7, alongside a coach service covering Edinburgh, the Lothians, and Fife.
What should parents do if they want to find out more about the school?
Book a Tour. Discover all that Erskine Stewart Melville has to offer by booking a personal tour online at erskinestewartmelville.com.
