Education Scotland recognises ‘outstanding’ curriculum at Fettes
Fettes students “benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum that is outstanding” says Education Scotland’s 2025 inspection of Fettes College. The unscheduled inspection was instructed by Scottish Ministers in February, and the findings published on 2nd September 2025.
Inspectors awarded Fettes excellent ratings in both ‘Curriculum’ and ‘Raising attainment and achievement’, alongside very good ratings in ‘Learning, teaching and assessment’ and ‘Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion’.
Inspectors rightly demand the highest standards, and their report highlights the distinctive strengths of a sector leading Fettes education.
Fettes Students 'benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum that is outstanding'.
Education Scotland September 2025
Sector Leading ... x2 top grades of 'Excellent'
Curriculum
Excellent
Raising attainment and achievement
Excellent
Learning, teaching, and assessment
Very Good
Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion
Very Good
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