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Hutchesons' Grammar School

Hutchesons' Grammar Schoolis aprivate,co-educationalday schoolfor pupils aged 3–18 inGlasgow,Scotland.It was founded as Hutchesons' Boys' Grammar School byGeorge Hutchesonand Thomas Hutcheson in 1641, making it the 19th oldest school in Scotland.[1]Prospective pupils must sit an entrance test and interview to gain admission. As of 2024,the school has around 1,300 pupils across its Pre-School, Primary and Secondary Schools and is governed by The Governors of Hutchesons' Educational Trust.[2]Its currentRectoris Mark Ronan.[3]

Hutchesons' Grammar School
Location
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Glasgow
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G41 4NW

Scotland
Coordinates55°50′11″N4°16′55″W/ 55.8363°N 4.282°W/55.8363; -4.282
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TypePrivate school
Independentday school
MottoLatin: Veritas (Truth)
Established1641;383 years ago(1641)
FounderGeorge Hutcheson and Thomas Hutcheson
RectorMark Ronan
ChairJohn Macleod
GovernorHutchesons' Educational Trust
Age3 to 18
HousesArgyle
Stuart
Lochiel
Montrose
Publication"The Hutchesonian" & "Hutchie Herald"
Websitewww.hutchesons.org

Hutchesons' alumni include the formerFirst Minister of ScotlandHumza Yousaf,several members of theHouse of Lordsand thefirst female lawyer in the United Kingdom.Former pupils are known asOld Hutchesonians.

History

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Thomas Hutcheson (1590–1641).[4]

The school was founded in 1641 as Hutchesons' Hospital by brothers Thomas andGeorge Hutchesonof Lambhill,Lanarkshireand originally opened to educate "twelve indigent orphans"[5][6]

In 1799, plans for a new hospital commenced on Ingram Street, at the head of Hutchesons' Street although construction did not begin until 1802. The building, designed by architectDavid Hamilton,was completed in 1805 and is known today asHutchesons' Hall,named after the school and its founders.[7]The building was acquired by TheNational Trust for Scotlandin 1982 and again in 1987 and renovations began. After suffering heavy water damage in 2008 the building was sold and after extensive renovations to preserve the interior, it opened as a restaurant in 2014.[8]The building is listed asCategory A.[9]

The Boys' and Girls' schools amalgamated in 1976, at the grounds where the Boys' school had moved to almost two decades prior to form the current secondary school. The Girls' school campus became the primary school and in 1994, a new pre-school block at the primary school was constructed.

In 2001, the school expanded into the West End of Glasgow when it merged withLaurel Park Schooland created a nursery and primary school on Lilybank Terrace, although this has since closed.[10]The building suffered heavy damage in a fire in November 2008, and again in early 2019.[11][12]

In 2021, the schools purchased a new sports complex inPollok Country Park,previously owned byCraigholme School.It is titled within the school asH@PP,an abbreviation for Hutchesons' at Pollok Park.[citation needed]

Hutchesons' Hall

In 2022, the school obtained new playing fields also insidePollok Country Park.[13]

Affiliations

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Hutchesons' is a member of theHeadmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference,theIndependent Schools Council,and theScottish Council of Independent Schools.

Houses

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Pupils at the school are divided into the following fourHouses:[citation needed]

  • Montrose
  • Stuart
  • Lochiel
  • Argyll

School tartan

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The school tartan derives from the Hutchesontartanwith the colours changed to fit the school colours. It was adapted by Colin Hutcheson, a Governor of the Scottish Tartans Authority, and launched in March 2005.[14]

The Tartan is worn on Founders Day every year as aKiltby theHead boyand Depute Head boy, as a skirt by theHead girland Depute head girl and as a tie by the rector. Founders Day service is held annually atGlasgow Cathedralon 19 March. The tartan can also be found on the school scarf, which is worn with the winter uniform.[citation needed]

Academics

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The School follows theScottish education system.

The School's results are well above the national average and are among the best in the country, In 2019, 89.2% ofHighersandAdvanced Higherswere awarded grade A/B. The same year, 78.6% ofNational 5swere awarded grade A.[15]

In 2019, the school had the second-highest exam results in Scotland,[16]in 2022 they had the fifth-highest.[17]

Awards

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In November 2011, Hutchesons' Grammar School was named the 'Scottish Independent Secondary School of the Year' by the Independent Schools Council.[18]

In December 2022, Hutchesons' Senior School was named inThe Timestop five Independent Secondary Schools in Scotland. [19]

Notable alumni

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See also:Category:People educated at Hutchesons' Grammar School

Notable alumni include, but are not limited to:

References

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  1. ^Hutcheson, George(1891)."Hutcheson, George".InLee, Sidney(ed.).Dictionary of National Biography.Vol. 28. London: Smith, Elder & Co.
  2. ^"Charity Details".oscr.org.uk.24 January 1992.
  3. ^"Our school > Governance > Meet the sesior leadership team".Hutchesons' Grammar School.Retrieved5 September2024.
  4. ^Thomas Hutcheson.University of Glasgow
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  6. ^"History of Glasgow".electricscotland.Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  7. ^"From hospital to school to steak restaurant: The story of Hutcheson's Hall".3 July 2022.
  8. ^"Hutchesons' Hall".
  9. ^"Concerns over future of Hutcheson's Hall as A-listed hospital turned restaurant lies empty".19 April 2022.
  10. ^"The Hutchesons' – Laurel Park Merger, August, 2001".Hutchesons' Grammar School. Archived fromthe originalon 9 December 2010.
  11. ^Nicoll, Vivienne (7 August 2013)."Flats plan for blaze-hit former city girls' school".Evening Times.Glasgow.Retrieved9 February2017.
  12. ^"Fire at former church in Glasgow's West End treated as 'deliberate' by police".Evening Times.3 April 2019.Retrieved8 October2019.
  13. ^"Grassroots football club signs deal to swap pitches with top school".15 June 2022.
  14. ^"Tartan Details - Hutchesons' Grammar School".The Scottish Register of Tartans.Retrieved8 May2022.
  15. ^"Scotland's top schools revealed".3 December 2021.
  16. ^"Scotland's top schools revealed".3 December 2021.
  17. ^"Scotland's best-performing schools revealed for 2023 by the Sunday Times".9 December 2022.
  18. ^http:// isc.co.uk/20111114_schoolNews[dead link‍]
  19. ^Leonard, Sue."Best state and private secondary schools in Scotland 2023".
  20. ^"Madge Easton Anderson".13 April 2018.
  21. ^"Queen's Park and the Great War 1914 to 1918"(PDF).p. 6.Retrieved11 October2016.
  22. ^"Solicitor General".gov.scot.
  23. ^abcMount, Harry (25 February 2023)."Humza Yousaf and Anas Sarwar's debt to private schools".The Spectator.Retrieved20 March2023.
  24. ^"The Rt Hon the Lord Irvine of Lairg PC QC".Christ's College.Retrieved17 January2023.
  25. ^"The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography".Oxford Dictionary of National Biography(online ed.). Oxford University Press. 2004.doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/65193.ISBN978-0-19-861412-8.(Subscription orUK public library membershiprequired.)
  26. ^Glasgow Art Review.Glasgow Art Gallery and Museums Association. 1946.Retrieved17 January2023.
  27. ^"Oxford Dictionary of National Biography Leitch, Archibald (1865–1939)', first published Oct 2009, 1579 words, with portrait illustration".
  28. ^"Scottish Parliament".Archived fromthe originalon 6 October 2014.
  29. ^"James Maxton".The University of Glasgow Story.University of Glasgow.Retrieved17 January2023.
  30. ^"The Hutchie Herald"(PDF).Hutchesons' Grammar School.Summer 2022.
  31. ^White, Donna (2001)."The rise and rise of the gallus gawky girl from Glasgow; CAROL SMILLIE - AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT".Scottish Daily Record & Sunday.Retrieved17 January2023.
  32. ^"The Hutchie Herald"(PDF).Hutchesons' Grammar School.October 2014.
  33. ^Mathiason, Nick (3 February 2008)."From blue chips to the green dream".The Observer.Retrieved17 January2023.
  34. ^"FPs Humza Yousaf and John Mason elected as MSPs".Hutchesons' Grammar School.9 May 2011. Archived fromthe originalon 25 October 2014.Retrieved1 February2015.
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