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Special schools and alternative provision in STIRLING

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 STIRLING

How many schools are there in STIRLING?

STIRLING has 22 open schools: 16 state primary, 4 state secondary or all-through and 2 special.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Do schools in STIRLING have catchment areas?

Scottish schools have catchment zones, set by Stirling 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 STIRLING?

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