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Choosing a school
Search for a school
Get information on a specific Scottish school.
Gaelic medium education
Find out more about Gaelic medium education in Scottish schools.
Denominational education
Find out about denominational education and religious schools in Scotland.
Centres of excellence
Information on centres of excellence in Scotland.
Independent schools
Find out more about independent schools in Scotland.
Which school?
Information to help you find the best school for your child and how to make a placing request.
Home education
Find out more about educating your child at home.
Which school
The education authorities set out catchment areas for each of their primary schools. Children living within a catchment area are normally provided with a place at the school serving that area. Places at secondary school are also based on catchment areas. However, education authorities also send pupils from particular primary schools to linked secondary schools.