| Clifton Hall School | |
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| Location | |
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| , , EH29 8LQ Scotland | |
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| Type | Independent day school |
| Established | 1930 |
| Founders | Richard Killick and Robert Ainslie |
| Headmaster | Rod Grant |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 3to 18 |
| Enrolment | 462 |
| Website | http://www.cliftonhall.com/ |
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