Edinburgh Academy

The Edinburgh Academy
Address
Map
Henderson Row

,
EH3 5BL

Scotland
Information
TypePrivate school
Private school
MottoΑἰὲν ἀριστεύειν (Greek) (Always Excel)
Established1824; 200 years ago (1824)
FoundersHenry Cockburn, Leonard Horner and John Russell
Local authorityCity of Edinburgh
RectorBarry Welsh
GenderMixed
Age2 to 18
Enrolment93 (Nursery)
372 (Junior School)
552 (Senior School)
HousesCarmichael
Cockburn
Houses (Dundas)
Kinross
Colour(s)Blue and White
   
HMIE ReportsReport
School SongFloreat Academia (May the Academy flourish)
Former PupilsEdinburgh Academicals ("Accies")
Websitewww.edinburghacademy.org.uk

The Edinburgh Academy is a private day school in Edinburgh, Scotland, which was opened in 1824. The original building, on Henderson Row in the city's New Town, is now part of the Senior School. The Junior School is on Arboretum Road to the north of the city's Royal Botanic Garden.

In 2023 the school was investigated by the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry over numerous allegations by ex-pupils of historical abuse by several staff. The Academy later issued an acknowledgement and apology.