Welcome to Fernhill School

Scottish Independent Secondary School 2006 (The Sunday Times)

Fernhill School, established in 1972, is a Catholic Independent School, managed by a Board of Governors. It stands in nine acres of pleasantly wooded grounds high above the City of Glasgow, overlooking the Clyde Valley and backing on to Cathkin Braes.

The School has both a Primary and a Secondary Department, fully equipped with modern classrooms and laboratories. The Primary Department has seven single classes and accepts girls and boys throughout. The total Primary roll is approximately 170. The Secondary Department accepts girls only and the total roll is approximately 160.

The aims of the School are to provide an academic education of a high standard and to help the children to develop their potential in a secure and pleasant atmosphere. It is intended to prepare pupils for entry to University, Higher and Further education.

Fernhill School, established in 1972, is a Catholic Independent School, managed by a Board of Governors. It stands in nine acres of pleasantly wooded grounds high above the City of Glasgow, overlooking the Clyde Valley and backing on to Cathkin Braes.

The School has both a Primary and a Secondary Department, fully equipped with modern classrooms and laboratories. The Primary Department has seven single classes and accepts girls and boys throughout. The total Primary roll is approximately 170. The Secondary Department accepts girls only and the total roll is approximately 160.

The aims of the School are to provide an academic education of a high standard and to help the children to develop their potential in a secure and pleasant atmosphere. It is intended to prepare pupils for entry to University, Higher and Further education.

Our priorities are the training of the intellect and will according to Christian principles, the development of habits of hard work, fostering good social relationships and success in studies.

The School Motto is:
Cor unum et anima una (With one mind and one heart)

At Fernhill School our aim is to help all of our pupils to achieve their full potential in all aspects of their development. We are committed to:

• promoting at all times our Christian Values and providing an education which is set firmly within the spiritual context of the school

• maintaining the ethos of the school by promoting good relationships between staff, pupils, parents, the community and the Board of Governors

• striving to achieve the best possible standards in both the spiritual and academic education offered within the school

• ensuring the highest standard possible in Learning and Teaching

• ensuring the best possible education for each individual child who attends Fernhill School

• promoting staff personal and professional development

• providing a safe, attractive and well-resourced environment for all who use the school