To apply for an S1 non-catchment place in East Lothian, you need to complete the S1 non-catchment placing request form. East Lothian asks you not to submit it until the updated forms are available from mid-November each year.
| Step | What to do | Timing / deadline | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Get the S1 non-catchment placing request form | Available from mid-November each year | form here |
| 2 | Submit the form | By 31 December each year | apply online |
| 3 | Wait for acknowledgement | Within 14 days of East Lothian receiving it | |
| 4 | Follow up if needed | If you haven’t heard back within 14 days | Contact details are on the page |
East Lothian says catchment pupils have priority, but most non-catchment requests are granted where places are available. If there aren’t enough places, the Head of Education decides who gets a place.