Education

Anne-Marie Jess has been appointed as the new Headteacher of West Lothian's newest secondary school.

Linlithgow Academy has been named as West Lothian's first Gold Ambassador school for their commitment to providing educational and vocational opportunities for every student.

Caroline Bleach is the new Acting Headteacher of Deans Community High School in Livingston.

David Sheerin has been appointed as Headteacher of St Margaret's Academy in Livingston.

West Calder High School's work to tackle bullying has received national recognition.

Huge congratulations to West Lothian Schools Pipe Band on being crowned World Champions in their grade at the World Pipe Band Championship in Glasgow this weekend.

The brand new Hawkhill Primary school in Winchburgh has been completed ahead of time and on budget.

The ongoing project to build a replacement wing at St. Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn is helping students learn more about the construction industry.

School term dates in West Lothian for the 2026/27 session have been agreed.

Parents/carers of West Lothian pupils going into Primary 1 or First Year are invited to apply for school transport if required.

The views of West Lothian residents are set to be sought over plans to change both primary and secondary boundaries in Bathgate and the north of West Lothian.

Contingency arrangements in schools are expected to continue until the summer break, following a criminal ransomware cyberattack.