Question 1

What schools serve Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 schools in Edinburgh, Scotland Offshore Establishments — including Merchiston Castle School, Cargilfield School. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Edinburgh has 0 primary schools and 0 secondary schools. There are also 2 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Edinburgh, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Edinburgh schools are set by Scotland Offshore Establishments and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Scotland Offshore Establishments admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Edinburgh are set by Scotland Offshore Establishments as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Edinburgh

Other Schools in Edinburgh (2)

Merchiston Castle School

Cargilfield School