St Mary's Music School is an international school in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It serves 63 students for students aged 9–19.
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Comprehensive financial support through Scottish Government's Aided Places scheme, Cathedral Bursaries, and School Bursary Fund.
The school and St Mary's Cathedral also award bursaries.<ref name = Edge/> ==Performance== The school operates a large chamber orchestra, a junior string sinfonia and a senior string ensemble.
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St Mary's Music School is a specialist music school based in Edinburgh offering world-class music and academic education for talented young musicians aged 9-19. The school welcomes musically gifted children from Scotland, the UK and internationally, with notable alumni including renowned concert pianist Steven Osborne and actor Alexander Armstrong. The school is committed to making music education accessible to gifted children regardless of financial circumstances.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
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- Specialist music school
- World-class music education
- Talented young musicians
- Notable alumni in classical music and performing arts
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Boarding available for pupils aged 11-19
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Independent
Steven Osborne (renowned concert pianist)Garry Walker (Opera North's Music Director)Helen Grime (composer)David Horne (composer)Alexander Armstrong (actor, presenter, singer)