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Special schools and alternative provision in Port Glasgow

These schools serve pupils with particular needs, so they aren't ranked against mainstream schools on exam results. Places are usually arranged through the council, often via an Education, Health and Care plan.

Questions parents ask about schools in Port Glasgow

How many schools are there in Port Glasgow?

Port Glasgow has 7 open schools: 4 state primary, 2 state secondary or all-through and 1 special.

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Do schools in Port Glasgow have catchment areas?

Scottish schools have catchment zones, set by Inverclyde and published on its website. A child living in a school's zone is normally given a place there; to apply for a school outside your zone you make a placing request.

How do I apply for a school place in Port Glasgow?

Children are normally given a place at their catchment school, and Inverclyde writes to families to confirm it. To ask for a different school, make a placing request to Inverclyde - these usually open in November and close in mid-March for the following August.