Admissions Policy Consultation
Results updated 18 Aug 2025
A report on the outcome of this consultation was published on 18 August 2025 and can be found below.
Files:
- Admissions Policy Consultation Report.pdf, 1.4 MB (PDF document)
Overview
We want to hear your views on the proposal to vary the Admissions Arrangements to Primary and Secondary Education.
The statutory consultation begins on Wednesday 02 April 2025 and ends on Monday 02 June 2025.
The proposals are:
-
To vary the Admissions Arrangements to Primary and Secondary Education.
-
The variation to the School Admission Policy will be implemented from September 2025.
*Please note that there was an error in the leaflet and proposal document regarding a public meeting. The correct date for the meeting at Beeslack Community High School is Thursday, 15 May 2025, at 6:30 pm, not Thursday, 01 May 2025 as stated.*
A copy of the proposal document can be found at the bottom of this page.
Information on the proposed changes can be found in detail in Appendix 2 at the bottom of this page.
Events
-
Virtual Drop-In Session
From 17 Apr 2025 at 14:00 to 17 Apr 2025 at 16:00To book a slot please email educationconsultation@midlothian.gov.uk
-
Virtual Drop-In Session
From 17 Apr 2025 at 17:00 to 17 Apr 2025 at 19:00To book a slot please email educationconsultation@midlothian.gov.uk
-
Public Meeting
From 22 Apr 2025 at 18:30 to 22 Apr 2025 at 20:00This public meeting will be held at Dalkeith Schools Community Campus
-
Public Meeting
From 24 Apr 2025 at 18:30 to 24 Apr 2025 at 20:00This public meeting will be held at Penicuik High School
-
Virtual Drop-In Session
From 28 Apr 2025 at 14:00 to 28 Apr 2025 at 16:00To book a slot please email educationconsultation@midlothian.gov.uk
-
Virtual Drop-In Session
From 28 Apr 2025 at 17:00 to 28 Apr 2025 at 19:00To book a slot please email educationconsultation@midlothian.gov.uk
-
Public Meeting
From 12 May 2025 at 18:30 to 12 May 2025 at 20:00This public meeting will be held at Bonnyrigg Primary School.
-
Public Meeting
From 15 May 2025 at 18:30 to 15 May 2025 at 20:00This public meeting will be held at Beeslack Community High School.
-
Virtual Drop-In Session
From 19 May 2025 at 14:00 to 19 May 2025 at 16:00To book a slot please email educationconsultation@midlothian.gov.uk
-
Virtual Drop-In Session
From 19 May 2025 at 17:00 to 19 May 2025 at 19:00To book a slot please email educationconsultation@midlothian.gov.uk
-
Public Meeting
From 22 May 2025 at 18:30 to 22 May 2025 at 20:00This public meeting will be held at Easthouses Primary School.
-
Virtual Drop-In Session
From 27 May 2025 at 14:00 to 27 May 2025 at 16:00To book a slot please email educationconsultation@midlothian.gov.uk
-
Virtual Drop-In Session
From 27 May 2025 at 17:00 to 27 May 2025 at 19:00To book a slot please email educationconsultation@midlothian.gov.uk
Areas
- All Areas
Audiences
- Children and Young People
- Community Planning Partnership
- Local Residents
- Parents/Carers
- School Staff
Interests
- Communities
- Education
- Learning Estate
Share
Share on Twitter Share on Facebook