To apply for a school place in East Lothian, you usually enrol your child in your catchment school first, and then make a separate placing request if you want a non-catchment school. For secondary places, East Lothian also has a specific S1 non-catchment request process with a yearly deadline.
| Type of place | What to do | When to apply | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary 1 catchment school | Submit a P1 online enrolment form for your catchment primary school | Current enrolment window isn’t stated here | P1 online enrolment |
| Primary 1 non-catchment school | Complete the non-catchment placing request form for Primary 1 | No deadline stated in the current information | Non-catchment placing request form for Primary 1 |
| Secondary 1 non-catchment school | Complete the S1 non-catchment placing request form | Closing date is 31st December each year | S1 non-catchment placing request form |
East Lothian says you should still enrol for your catchment primary school even if you’re thinking about a non-catchment request. If you’re moving house soon, the council advises emailing schoolplacements@eastlothian.gov.uk for guidance.