Apply for a nursery/school place

Early Learning and Childcare

• More information about Early Learning and Childcare

Primary 1

• Information about registering for P1

Secondary 1

• Information about starting S1

Apply for a non-catchment school

• Information about placing in schools (PDF)

All other year groups

• Email pupil.placement@midlothian.gov.uk with your child's name, date of birth, address and details of their current school and the school you are looking to move to. If you are relocating to the area please include your expected entry date. 

Home education and flexi education

• Information on Home and flexi education

Policy guidelines

Following the Midlothian Council meeting on 9 September 2025 we are updating our Admission to Primary and Secondary Schools Policy.  The updated policy will be available to view from 20 October 2025.

If you have any questions about our Admission to Primary and Secondary Schools Policy before 20 October 2025 please contact the Pupil Placement Team.  pupil.placement@midlothian.gov.uk