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Best Schools in Tain

3 schools ranked by Ofsted Rating

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Schools in Tain ranked

1

Hilton of Cadboll Primary School

IV20 1XR
Primary
Local Authority
2

Inver Primary School

IV20 1RX
Primary
Local Authority
3

Tain Royal Academy

IV19 1PS
Secondary
Local Authority

Special schools and alternative provision in Tain

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 Tain

How many schools are there in Tain?

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

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Do schools in Tain have catchment areas?

Scottish schools have catchment zones, set by Highland 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 Tain?

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