It is customary for children to attend their local school (catchment school). If you don't want your child to attend the local school, there's the option within the online form to select an alternative. This request is referred to as a placing request.

If you apply for a catchment school only, we will send out an email before 30th April 2026 to confirm your child's place at that school.

If you make a placing request for a school out-with your catchment area, we will send out a letter in the post with the outcome of your request before 30th April 2026, as per Fife Council policy.

In normal circumstances, all pupils applying for a place at their catchment school will be guaranteed a place. However, if there is an over-subscription of pupils for the number of P1 places available, the school will get back in touch with you.

If you move to a new area after April, you may find that there are no places available in your catchment school. In these circumstances, your child would be placed at another school and go on a waiting list for the catchment school.