Have Your Say on the New Shawfair 2–18 School Proposal
Midlothian Council is inviting residents to share their views on plans for a new school campus in Shawfair.
Catchment changes
Parents, carers, staff, children and the wider community are asked to fill in a short survey on proposals to create a new ‘all‑through’ school for 2-18-year-olds in Shawfair, along with changes to the catchment areas for Danderhall Primary School and Dalkeith High School. The statutory consultation is open now and will run until Wednesday 27 May 2026.
More on the proposals
Under the proposals:
- New catchment areas would be created for the Shawfair 2–18 Education Campus, and the catchment areas for Danderhall Primary School and Dalkeith High School would be adjusted.
- A new all‑through school providing early learning, primary, secondary, and specialist ASN (Additional Support Needs) provision would be built to serve children and young people living in the new catchment area.
- The school would open on its permanent site in August 2028, or as soon as possible after that, once the new building is complete.
- Realignment of the Danderhall Primary and Dalkeith High School catchment areas would take effect from August 2027.
Get involved
Meetings
Alternatively, come along to a public meeting on:
Thursday 21 May 2026 at 6.30pm in Danderhall Community Hub, EH22 1QL.
The council is also holding two virtual Microsoft Teams drop‑in sessions on:
- Tuesday 12 May
- Thursday 14 May
- These online sessions will run between 2pm–4pm and 5pm–7pm in 20‑minute slots.
To book a virtual session, please email:
Other ways to fill in the survey
If you would like a paper copy of the consultation, please email:
Information can also be provided in Braille, large print, audiotape, or in your preferred language. Our website also offers reading, speech and translation support via the BrowseAloud “headphones” icon.
Closing date
All responses must be received by Wednesday 27 May 2026.
Get in touch
For more information or support, please contact: