Where is Forrester High School located?

Forrester High School is a secondary school in Edinburgh City (EH12 9AE).

How many pupils attend Forrester High School?

Forrester High School has around 842 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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SecondaryData as of May 2026

Forrester High School

212 Broomhouse Road, Edinburgh, EH12 9AE

Local Authority · Ages 11–18 · Mixed

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