Proposal to review Non-denominational Secondary School Catchments in Bathgate and the North of West Lothian
Proposal
West Lothian Council's Education Executive at its meeting on 24 June 2025 authorised Education Services to commence statutory consultation on the proposal to alter the non-denominational secondary school catchment areas of:
- Armadale Academy
- Bathgate Academy
- Broxburn Academy
- Deans CHS
- Inveralmond CHS
- Linlithgow Academy
- Winchburgh Academy
Statutory Consultation
In terms of the Schools (Consultation)(Scotland) Act 2010 (the Act), any proposed changes to a school estate in this case, a review of admission arrangements arising from school catchment area variations requires a Statutory Public Consultation.
The Consultation involves all key stakeholders and statutory consultees as detailed in Schedule 2 of the Act, this includes parents/carers/children and staff of - Armadale Academy; Bathgate Academy; Broxburn Academy; Deans CHS; Inveralmond CHS ; Linlithgow Academy and Winchburgh Academy.
Consultation Paper
The consultation document outlining the proposal is available here: Proposal to Review Non-Denominational Secondary School Catchments in Bathgate and the North of West Lothian (PDF, 541 KB)(opens new window)
Proposed Catchment Maps
The proposed catchment maps are shown on WLC Coins here: Coins Report - Proposal to Review Non-Denominational Secondary School Catchments in Bathgate and the North of WL (opens new window)
Consultation Period
The public consultation period relating to the proposal is now open. The consultation period runs from Monday 25 August 2025 until Friday 10 October 2025. This timescale adheres to the statutory consultation period for such circumstances which is a minimum of 6 consecutive weeks and include at least 30 school days. A public meeting to discuss the consultation document will be held at:
- Simpson Primary School | Tuesday 23 September 2025 | Time: 7-8pm
Decision
A decision will be made by West Lothian Council Education Executive on 13 January 2026
