Apply for a school place

School placements: Primary 1 and Secondary 1

• If you have registered by 15 March you will be notified by 30 April.
• If you registered after 15 March you will be notified within 2 months.

Early Learning and Childcare

Please contact the Early Learning and Childcare setting or childminder directly after your child's second birthday.

• Nursery schools/classes in Midlothian

Primary 1

If your child is due to start P1 in August 2025:

• Register for P1

Secondary 1

If your child is due to start S1 in August 2025:

• Check for S1

Other year groups

To register for other year groups, email pupil.placement@midlothian.gov.uk with the following information:

• Child’s name
• Date of birth
• Full address
• Current school details
• Preferred school details

If you are relocating to the area, please include your expected entry date.

Home education and flexi education

If your child will be educated at home:

• Home and flexi education

Meeting future demand

With the fastest growing population of any local authority in Scotland, Midlothian Council continues to prepare to meet future demand education. As a result, the above maybe subject to consultation. For information on open or completed school catchment area reviews, please check our consultations section.

Policy guidelines

• Midlothian Council Policy Guidelines for admission to Primary and Secondary schools