Lasswade High School

What Lasswade High School does

Lasswade High School is a public secondary school located in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, Scotland, operated by Midlothian Council as part of Scotland's national education system. The school serves students aged approximately 12 to 18 across six year groups (S1-S6), delivering Scotland's Broad General Education curriculum in S1-S3 and Senior Phase qualifications - National 4, National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher - in S4-S6. New S1 enrolment is capped at 320 students per year and is drawn primarily from associated primary schools within the local catchment; out-of-catchment placement is administered through Midlothian Council's Pupil Placement team. The school maintains approximately 150 teaching and non-teaching staff under Head Teacher Campbell Hornell.

The operational platform centres on Google Workspace for Education: Google Classroom is used across all year groups for instruction and assignment distribution, Google Forms supports administrative workflows including locker applications and parent consultations, and the school runs a Chromebook 1:1 programme for students. Parent and carer engagement is delivered through ParentsPortal.scot (Midlothian Council integration for absence reporting, attendance, reports and timetables), ParentPay for payments, and Zoom-based Student Progress Consultation Evenings. Microsoft Teams supports Parent Council meetings, and SQA qualification coordination occurs through MyQualificationsScotland for exam results. Supplementary channels include Thinglink for P7 virtual tours, EasyFundraising for Parent Council fundraising, and Bookcreator for student publishing.

The school's revenue model is essentially government-funded education provided free at the point of use, with Midlothian Council and Scottish Government education budgets as the principal funding source. Auxiliary revenue streams are minor: locker rentals priced between £9 and £21 depending on year group, uniform sales through partner Border Embroideries, and discretionary donations (for example, £1 minimum donation for Christmas Concert tickets, £2 per Creative Industries Showcase ticket). Community engagement uses a multi-channel model combining the school website, Instagram, weekly HT Updates published every Friday afternoon, six scheduled Parent Council meetings per session, and P7 transition events. Distribution is governed entirely by council-managed catchment enrolment, with no commercial sales motion or third-party distributor network.

Name

Lasswade High School

Legal name

Lasswade High School

Website

https://lasswadehsc.mgfl.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lasswade High School is a public secondary school in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, Scotland, operated under Midlothian Council. It serves S1-S6 students through Broad General Education and Senior Phase National Qualifications, supported by Google Classroom, Chromebooks, ParentsPortal, and Zoom-based parent consultations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Public school education
• National qualifications
• Student support services
• Pastoral care programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonnyrigg

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Government-funded secondary education provided free at point of use to students, funded by Midlothian Council and Scottish Government education budgets
2. Auxiliary Services: Locker rental fees paid by students (ranging from £9-£21 depending on year group), uniform purchases, and voluntary contributions for trips and activities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lasswade High School is a state secondary school delivering free, government-funded education to students aged 11–18 across S1–S6 in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. It provides the Broad General Education (S1–S3) and the Senior Phase (S4–S6) with National Qualifications at National 4, National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher, complemented by career guidance, supported study, extracurricular activities, and a 1:1 Chromebook digital learning program.

Product overview

Lasswade High School operates a comprehensive digital education platform centered on its main website providing administrative, curricular, and communication services. The platform integrates ParentsPortal for parent engagement (absences, reports, attendance, timetables), Google Classrooms for learning management across S1-S6, and Zoom for video-based parent consultations. Key communication products include the HT Weekly Update published every Friday, Student Progress Consultation Evenings, and the P7/S1 Transition Programme with virtual tour capabilities via Thinglink. The school coordinates with SQA for qualifications and results delivery through MyQualificationsScotland. Additional offerings include the Creative Industries Showcase event, Rights Respecting Schools programme (Bronze/Silver awarded, Gold in progress), and Student Voice Parliament for student governance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Broad General Education (S1-S3) Scottish Curriculum for Excellence Broad General Education phase for students aged 11–14, covering all key curricular areas and building foundations for the Senior Phase.
• Senior Phase National Qualifications (S4-S6) Senior Phase (S4–S6) courses leading to Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) National Qualifications at National 4, National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher levels for students aged 14–18.
• SQA Qualifications and Results Service School-coordinated service for SQA exam registration, results delivery via MyQualificationsScotland (email/text by Scottish Candidate Number), and appeals processing for National 4, National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher qualifications.
• Creative Industries Showcase Annual exhibition event showcasing student work from Creative Design, Photography, Design & Manufacture, Practical Woodworking, Graphic Communication, Media, Fashion, Art, and other creative subjects, including fashion show, dance performance, media screening, and awards ceremony.
• P7/S1 Transition Programme Comprehensive transition programme for P7 students moving to S1 including My Lasswade, My Learning, My Support family information sessions, school visits, uniform fitting, and a buddy system with S5/S6 students.
• Rights Respecting Schools Programme Student-led initiative based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), with the school achieving UNICEF Bronze Award (March 2021), Silver Award (May 2022), and working toward Gold Award status.
• Student Voice and Parliament Student governance structure including Year Group Student Councils (two per term) and Student Parliament (termly with two representatives from each year group plus Senior Leadership Team) enabling students to raise issues affecting their year group or the wider school.
• Career Guidance and Pathways Service Career guidance and pathways service delivered through Skills Development Scotland in partnership with Edinburgh College (Foundation Apprenticeships, Level 6) and Heriot-Watt University (Graduate Apprenticeships) for senior phase students.
• HT Weekly Update Weekly Head Teacher update published every Friday afternoon providing administrative and school business information to the school community, with parent/carer feedback collected and summary responses published on Monday afternoons.
• Student Progress Consultation Evenings Online video consultation evenings where parents/carers book appointments to discuss student progress with teachers, with a maximum of 10 appointments per student (each 4 minutes), conducted via Zoom with troubleshooting support.
• Student Locker Rental Student locker rental service with one-time fees ranging £9 to £21 depending on year group (S1 £21, S2 £17, S3 £13, S4/S5/S6 £9), each including a £5 deposit.
• School Uniform Provision School uniform provision via partnership with Border Embroideries, offering reduced year-round pricing on blazers, t-shirts, zip tops, and other uniform items, with in-school uniform fitting events and financial support available through House Teams.
• Parent Council EasyFundraising Parent Council fundraising account on EasyFundraising, enabling free donations from over 8,000 partner retailers when parents/carers shop online through the platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• UNICEF Bronze Award achieved March 2021, Silver Award achieved May 2022
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Border EmbroideriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Uniform supplier providing reduced year-round pricing on school uniforms, blazers, t-shirts, and zip tops for Lasswade High School students and families
• UNICEF UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRights Respecting Schools partnership, with the school achieving Bronze Award (2021) and Silver Award (2022), working towards Gold Award status
• Mission Christmas / Cash for KidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership enabling the school to collect Christmas gifts for children living in poverty and distribute to local families
• Trussell Trust Midlothian FoodbankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership allowing school staff to complete and submit foodbank referral forms on behalf of families in need
• Skills Development ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer guidance and information partnership supporting students with course choices and future planning
• Heriot-Watt UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduate Apprenticeship information and pathways partnership for senior phase students
• Edinburgh CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership providing Foundation Apprenticeship opportunities and Level 6 courses for senior phase students
• Columba 1400coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerValues development partnership that worked with the school to review and refresh school values during session 2021/22
• Progressive MasculinityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal organization delivering student workshops and parental sessions on positive masculinity and wellbeing
• EasyFundraisingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParent Council registered on EasyFundraising platform to receive free donations when supporters shop online with partner retailers

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• George Watson's College: Large, well-established Edinburgh independent school offering S1–S6 (and beyond) as part of a wider fee-paying institution with broader co-curricular resources. Broader incumbent — not a same-catchment competitor but a higher-fee alternative for some Midlothian families.

Regional players

• Tynecastle High School: Edinburgh state secondary school operating a similar Scottish qualifications and senior-phase pathway. Regional peer drawing from a different local-authority catchment.
• Broughton High School: Edinburgh state secondary school with a comparable S1–S6 structure and Broad General Education / Senior Phase model. Regional peer for families considering cross-council options.
• Boroughmuir High School: Large Edinburgh state secondary school with a comparable S1–S6 Broad General Education / Senior Phase offering and similar digital-platform orientation. Regional peer serving a different city council catchment.

Direct peers

• Beeslack Community High School: Midlothian state secondary school serving the Penicuik corridor with a similar S1–S6 structure. Directly comparable in size, governance and Scottish qualifications profile.
• Newbattle High School: Midlothian state secondary school in Dalkeith operating a similar S1–S6 Broad General Education / Senior Phase model with local catchment intake. Closest in-council comparable.
• Penicuik High School: Other Midlothian state secondary school serving a nearby catchment, with a comparable S1–S6 curriculum and National Qualifications pathway. Direct peer for families choosing between local state options.
• St David's RC High School: Roman Catholic secondary school in Dalkeith within Midlothian, providing an alternative faith-based pathway for the same cohort of families. Operates a directly comparable S1–S6 curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Lasswade-High-School-Parent-Council-278734819307792
• Instagraminstagram.com/lasswadehighschool/?hl=en-gb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lasswade-high-school

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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