Non-catchment schools
Placing requests
If you want your child to attend a non catchment school, you can request a place. This is called making a placing request.
Before making a placing request, you should read our Placing in Schools booklet (PDF).
We will try to accommodate your wishes, but it may not possible to send your child to a school other than their catchment one.
Academic year 2024/25
If you wish to apply for a place at a non-catchment school for this academic year, please email pupil.placement@midlothian.gov.uk to request a form.
Academic year 2025/26
If you wish to apply for a place at a non-catchment school for entry in August 2025, please return to this page on Monday 18 November and complete the online placing request form.
If the pupil already attends school
Contact the school in writing. The Head Teacher will check the roll/class composition and establish if there is a place.