A school pupil is in hospital after falling 15ft from a balcony at an Edinburgh secondary.

The girl fell from the internal balcony at Gracemount High at 10.20am on Friday.

The 15-year-old's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

A police spokesman said: "Police in Edinburgh were called to an incident at Gracemount High School around 10.20am today after a pupil fell 15ft from a balcony.

"The 15-year-old has been taken to hospital for treatment. Her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

"Enquiries are ongoing into the full circumstances."

A spokesman for the city council said: "There was an incident at Gracemount High School this morning, which unfortunately resulted in a female pupil being injured.

"Emergency services attended and she has been taken to hospital for treatment.

"The school remains open and pupils will leave at the normal time. We are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident."