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Mainstream School Applications (Primary and Secondary)

Important Information About Application Deadlines

Applying Before 15 March (P1 and S1 August Intake)

Parents and carers of:

  • Children attending a West Lothian Council nursery, partner provider or funded childminder, and
  • Pupils attending a West Lothian Council primary school who are transferring to S1

will receive information directly when applications open.

Information will also be published on the Council's website, social media channels and other communication platforms.

Applying After 15 March

Applications received after 15 March will be considered after all on-time applications have been processed.

Parents should be aware that places at their preferred school may be limited or unavailable by this stage.

Decision Dates

No decisions for on-time P1 and S1 applications will be issued before the closing date of 15 March.

The School Placement Panel will meet after that date and decisions will be issued as soon as possible, no later than the end of April.