The Parents’ Charter gives parents the right to request a place for their child at a school of their choice and, if places are available, children from outside the catchment may also be enrolled. A significant number of children enrolled at the school are from outwith the school’s catchment area, as a result of parental choice. Mid Calder Primary School admits pupils of both sexes.

In the case of children transferring from another school, it is advisable, where possible, that parents visit the school prior to the transfer. It is helpful to make an appointment to ensure that the visit is as satisfactory as possible. Admissions of this type can be made at any time by arrangement with the school secretary. West Lothian is divided into catchment areas for primary and secondary schools. Each home address has a catchment denominational school and a catchment non-denominational school, for both primary and secondary education. Although the Council aims to provide enough places for all children in the catchment area at a catchment school, living within a catchment area does not guarantee a child a place at a catchment school.Parents can request a school other than one of their catchment schools. This is known as a ‘placing request’. Parents can request that their child go to any primary school in West Lothian regardless of their religion. The council must grant these requests unless there is a legal reason not to.

Further details of the policy and procedure for admission to primary and secondary schools, and pre-school education can be found here:-