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Schools across Edinburgh City

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Schools in Edinburgh City (141)

Showing 20 of 141 schools

Total Schools

141

95 primary · 25 secondary

Total Pupils

0

0% capacity used

Ofsted Rated

0

0 outstanding · 0 good

Capacity

9,204

9,204 spare places

Ofsted Ratings

141
Not inspected: 141

School Capacity

Primary Schools

0% full
0 pupils450 capacity

450 spare places

Secondary Schools

0% full
0 pupils68 capacity

68 spare places

Questions parents ask about schools in Edinburgh City

How many schools are there in Edinburgh City?

Edinburgh City has 141 open schools: 91 state primary, 23 state secondary or all-through, 16 independent and 11 special.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Do schools in Edinburgh City have catchment areas?

Scottish schools have catchment zones, set by Edinburgh City 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 Edinburgh City?

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