Education

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.

West Lothian Council is set to make £75.1 million of capital investment during 2024/25 to support the delivery of essential services for local residents.

Major improvement work is taking place at Kirkhill Primary in Broxburn and Livingston Village Primary.