Belhaven Hill School
A co-educational prep school in Dunbar, East Lothian, for ages 4-13, with boarding from age 7 on a fortnightly model and day places.
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At a glance
- School type
- Independent · Private
- Official website
- belhavenhill.com
Address: Belhaven Road, Dunbar, East Lothian EH42 1NN
Academic
Boarding
Full boarding
Pupils live at school during term, including weekends.
- Boarding entry
- Children can board from ages 7 to 13; many younger and some older pupils are day children. Taster boarding is offered to day children. (ages 7 and over)source
- Boarding is for
- Separate boys’ and girls’ housessource
- Accommodation
- On campussource
- Boarding houses
- A girls' house and a boys' house, each run by houseparents with matrons and teaching staff support.source
- Rooms
- Not confirmed
- Weekends and holidays
- Fortnightly boarding model: 11 nights in school followed by a weekend out (Friday 1pm to Monday 8.30am).source
- Pastoral care
- 24-hour pastoral care; houseparents, matrons, nurse and wellbeing lead.source
- Activities
- Not confirmed
- Facilities
- Not confirmed
Admissions
- Entry points
- Children may join at any stage, subject to availability.source
- Application process
- Get in touch, visit, taster day, then registration.source
- Assessments and interviews
- No formal entrance exam; a relaxed Taster Day.source
- Documents
- Not confirmed
- Language requirements
- Not confirmed
- Deadlines
- Not confirmed
- International applicants
- Not confirmed
- Guardianship
- Not confirmed
Fees
Fees not confirmed. The school has not published figures we could read, or we have not yet reviewed them. Contact the school for the current schedule.
Scholarships and financial assistance
No scholarships or financial assistance are confirmed here. That does not mean none exist: ask the school.
Inspection reports
Care Inspectorate, 23 February 2023
Outcome as published: Unannounced inspection of the school care accommodation service, completed 23 February 2023; the report states pupils were making excellent progress.
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Accreditation, registration and membership
The school’s registration or licence with a government authority.
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Government registration / licenceOSCR (Scottish Charity Regulator)
Stated by the schoolReference: SC007118Scope: Scottish charity registration stated on the school site
Accreditation and membership describe a school’s status with a particular body. Neither is a guarantee of safety, quality or suitability for your child.
How to read this page
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Sources (reviewed 17 October 2026)