Council Enrolment Procedures

Registration for Primary and Secondary Schools

Registration week opens online at 9am on 16 November 2026 at www.midlothian.gov.uk/schoolplace

All Parents/Carers of New P1’s or S1’s

Please contact your child’s early learning and childcare setting/childminder or primary school where your child is registered to ensure their address details are correct for P1 and S1 enrolment.

Primary School Placements

If your child was born between 1 March 2022 and 28 February 2023 you should register them to start primary school in August 2027.

You should receive a P1 notification letter at the beginning of November 2026. This letter explains how to register your child at one of your catchment schools.

Secondary School Placements

If your child is in Primary 7, you should receive an S1 notification letter at the beginning of November 2026. This letter explains the arrangements for their entry to secondary school in August 2027.

If you do not receive a P1 or a S1 letter, by 16 November 2026 please contact:

pupil.placement@midlothian.gov.uk

Applying for an out of catchment school

If you would like your child to attend an out of catchment primary/secondary school, please visit www.midlothian.gov.uk/placing

Outside Midlothian   

If you do not live in Midlothian but would like to apply for your child to attend a Midlothian school, please visit www.midlothian.gov.uk/placing

This address below is for mailing only:

Pupil Placement Team, Midlothian Council, Children, Young People & Partnerships, Fairfield House, 8 Lothian Road, Dalkeith, EH22 3ZG.