Basil Paterson Tutorial College
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland · EH2 4NA
Basil Paterson Tutorial College is a small independent college in Edinburgh, with just 22 pupils, all of whom are studying at sixth-form level. This compact, mixed and non-denominational setting allows for an intimate scale rarely found elsewhere, and the focus is squarely on GCSE and A-level study. Led by Head Claire Samuel, the college is inspected by the ISI. Families drawn to a tightly knit environment, rather than a large institution, will find the size distinctive.
22
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 22
- Location
- Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland
- Website
- https://www.basilpaterson.co.uk/
Headteacher
Head Claire Samuel
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Teaching & academics
Teaching centres on GCSE and A-level qualifications, with every pupil working towards these examinations. With only 22 students on roll, the college can offer a highly personalised approach to study. This concentrated scale suits pupils who benefit from close attention and a structured route through their senior years.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 22
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Non-denom
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A very small Edinburgh college built around individual sixth-form study, where the modest roll is the point rather than a limitation.
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Basil Paterson Tutorial College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Basil Paterson Tutorial College located?
Basil Paterson Tutorial College is located at Edinburgh, EH2 4NA.
What type of school is Basil Paterson Tutorial College?
Basil Paterson Tutorial College is an independent (fee-paying) school in Scotland.
How many pupils attend Basil Paterson Tutorial College?
Basil Paterson Tutorial College has approximately 22 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.