| James Gillespie's High School | |
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Lauderdale Street , EH9 1DD Scotland | |
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| Type | State school |
| Motto | Fidelis Et Fortis (Latin: Faithful and Brave) |
| Established | 1803 |
| Founder | James Gillespie |
| Local authority | Edinburgh City |
| Head teacher | Neil McCallum |
| Staff | FTE 116.4 (2021)[1] |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1524 (2019) |
| Website | http://www.jamesgillespies.co.uk |
James Gillespie's High School (Scottish Gaelic: Àrd-sgoil Sheumais Ghilleasbuig) is a state-funded secondary school in Marchmont, Edinburgh, Scotland. It is a comprehensive high school, educating pupils between the ages of 11 and 18, situated at the centre of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace are within the catchment area of James Gillespie's High School.[2]
- ^ "School Information Dashboard - Secondary". Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ "Find your catchment school". The City of Edinburgh Council. Retrieved 14 July 2023.