Basil Paterson Tutorial College
School summary
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.
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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.
Head · Claire Samuel
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 22
Qualifications offered
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Non-denom
- Boarding
- No
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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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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.