Apply for a nursery/school place

Policy guidelines

• Admission to Primary and Secondary Schools Policy.
• Admissions booklet

Early Learning and Childcare

• More information about Early Learning and Childcare

Primary 1

• Information about registering for P1

Secondary 1

• Information about starting S1

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. 

Apply for a non- catchment school 

You can submit a placing request from 9:00 AM on 17 November to 15 December 2025.

• Apply for a non-catchment Primary place
• Apply for a non-catchment Secondary place

Home education and flexi education

• Information on Home and flexi education