City of Edinburgh Council

School and nursery places


Apply for a school place

Find out how to apply for a school place.

View catchment area maps

Our catchment area maps are available to download.

Request a non catchment place

The law allows parents to express a preference for a non catchment school place.

Pre-school nursery education

Find out about the different types of pre-school education on offer.

Find out about moving on to primary school

Information about moving from nursery to primary school, including details of options for delayed or early admission.


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Children and Families

Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG

Tel: 0131 200 2000