Mainstream Schools - Background Information

West Lothian is divided into catchment areas for both primary and secondary schools.

• Each school is classified as either:
  • Denominational: Linked to a particular religion (in West Lothian, this means Roman Catholic)
  • Non-denominational: Not linked to any religion

Your Home Address and Catchment Schools

• Every home address in West Lothian has:

• A catchment denominational school (primary and secondary)
• A catchment non-denominational school (primary and secondary)

Admission Notes

• The Council aims to provide enough places for all children in their catchment schools.
• However, living in a catchment area does not guarantee a place at that school.

How to Find Catchment Information

• PDFs with Street lists and Catchment boundary maps
  • Available on the West Lothian Council website — select the school name to access these on the following pages
    • All Primary Schools
    • All Secondary Schools
• Or use the interactive map to find catchment schools for your home address: School catchment areas lookup (opens new window)