Cargilfield School, Edinburgh
Cargilfield School is a school for pupils aged 3 to 13 in Edinburgh.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Cargilfield School in detail
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Gateway Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cramond Avenue (opposite), 360 metres away.
Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
No inspection data available
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
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Keep up with Cargilfield School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Scotland Offshore Establishments is 1 (the median across 7 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Questions parents ask about Cargilfield School
What is the catchment area for Cargilfield School?
No fixed boundary. When Cargilfield School is oversubscribed, Scotland Offshore Establishments allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Cargilfield School?
Apply through Scotland Offshore Establishments's coordinated admissions process, naming Cargilfield School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Cargilfield School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Scotland Offshore Establishments is 1 (the median across 7 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Cargilfield School?
Cargilfield School is at West Barnton Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 6HU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)