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Best Schools in Thurso and Northwest Caithness

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Halkirk Primary School

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Questions parents ask about schools in Thurso and Northwest Caithness

How many schools are there in Thurso and Northwest Caithness?

Thurso and Northwest Caithness has 1 open school.

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Do schools in Thurso and Northwest Caithness 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 Thurso and Northwest Caithness?

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.