Moving from primary to secondary school

Your child’s local secondary school is determined by:

• where you live, and
• your chosen denomination.

In most cases, your child is expected to transfer to their local secondary school in the same denomination.

If you want your child to attend a different secondary school

If you would like your child to attend a secondary school other than their local catchment school, you must submit a placing request when your child is in Primary 7 (P7).  You can find more information and submit a placing request online:

Other ways to get a placing request form

Placing request forms are also available:

• from your child’s current primary school, or
• by contacting: edsuppserv.helpline@southlanarkshire.gov.uk