Beeslack replacement school information
Next steps and more information
Timeframe
The replacement Beeslack Community High School ( Beeslack CHS) is expected to be built and open by August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Catchment
The statutory catchment consultation to realign the Beeslack CHS catchment area is to include Loanhead and Paradykes Primary Schools' catchment areas and the transfer of the Mauricewood and Glencorse Primary Schools' catchment areas to Penicuik High School catchment were approved. These are as follows:
- The catchment areas of Loanhead and Paradykes PS will be realigned to the Beeslack CHS secondary catchment area from August 2026, with pupils eligible to attend the new school building in August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
- The catchment area of Mauricewood PS will be realigned to the Penicuik HS secondary catchment area from August 2026.
- The catchment area of the closed Glencorse PS will be realigned to the Mauricewood PS catchment area from 26 June 2024.
No child will have to move from the school they are attending if that is not their choice or their parents’ choice.
Transport arrangements
The road safety/active travel team within the roads department are currently looking at all routes within the catchments and have provided an initial list of issues/areas identified for improvement to the project team.
School transport will be as per council policy at school opening date; this will be based on the mileage and the safety of the route. The council places high importance on safe travel for pupils and as such this is an integral aspect of the project plan.
Design & Planning – Replacement Beeslack CHS
The design and planning documents for the replacement Beeslack CHS can be found on the Midlothian Council website under the planning and building section, by searching the reference 24/00415/DPP.
The campus will include an ASN Facility which is a separate building located in proximity, west of the mainstream school. There will also be sports and community facilities as well as state of the art learning spaces.
Need for new school
The proposed replacement Beeslack CHS, off Seafield Moor Road, is needed to address a projected increase in pupil numbers due to expanding communities in areas such as, Loanhead, Bilston and Roslin.
Penicuik High School
Pupils, staff, parents and the wider community will help shape the design of the school as part of both statutory and non-statutory consultations. Pre-Consultation drop-in sessions have already been undertaken.
For further information regarding the proposed refurbishment works of Penicuik HS and to request a copy of the designs, please email: