Small School

BIG IMPACT!

School

Basil Paterson Middle school is a small, local, independent school for boys and girls aged between 14-16.

We provide a rigorous academic curriculum with a strong focus on examination success and are committed to the development of our pupils both as learners and as individuals.

By offering learners an individualised programme, which allows for personalisation, choice and flexibility, we enable our pupils to overcome the barriers and challenges they may have faced in their learning careers to date.

We have a strong pastoral care function which is delivered by the senior management team as well as by the teachers themselves. As a small community we all play a role in guiding our learners through their education and put their well being at the forefront of everything we do.

We pride ourselves in creating an inclusive and respectful environment which is open to all. We strive for our learners to leave us as positive, well-rounded, confident young people, ready to make the next step forward in their lives.

About the School

Our aim is to provide a personalised education for all our young people so they can leave us as independent, confident individuals who fulfil their potential and are able to contribute successfully to a wider society.

In partnership with parents and guardians, Basil Paterson Middle School aims to nurture each pupil to support them in self-development, independence and academic learning

Welcome from the Head

We feel that when pupils are content with who they are and where they are learning, then great things can be achieved.

Find out more

Academic Curriculum

Our academic curriculum has been devised to be both traditional and modern.

Find out more

Admissions

Pupils may enter Basil Paterson Middle School in S3 and in S4.

Find out more

Vision and Values

We want to positively transform the lives of young people and help them reach their potential.

Find out more

Dates and Fees

We offer financial assistance in the form of means tested bursaries.

Find out more

What other people say

Thank you for the best academic year of my life

Thank you all so much! If I hadn’t joined your amazing and fantastic school, I guarantee you I wouldn’t be heading to uni, nor would I have passed my Highers. I genuinely owe you all so very much. Thank you all for putting a smile on my face, for motivating me and for giving me…

Read More

Our son has flourished at Basil Paterson

Thank you for all the support over the past three years. Our son flourished at Basil Paterson. The school and dedicated encouragement of the teaching staff gave him the confidence and enthusiasm to pursue his studies and excel.

Read More

The school has completely transformed our child’s trajectory

The opportunity to attend the school has completely transformed our child’s trajectory, after they dropped out of mainstream state school and were non attending for several months. We never thought they would be able to sit national assessment exams and are so pleased they have succeeded sitting these the past month. Irrespective of outcome, the…

Read More

Extremely happy with the support that my child has received

I have been extremely happy with the support that my child has received in her first year at the school. The teaching is excellent and I think my quiet and anxious child has really benefited from being in small classes with very engaged teaching staff who have all recognised and encouraged her strengths and helped…

Read More

Where next?...

Testimonials

School

Find Out More

Testimonials

Learning & Teaching

Find Out More

Testimonials

Admissions

Find Out More

Testimonials

Parent Zone

Find Out More