Schools and Early Learning & Childcare

Information on schools in West Lothian including school terms and holidays, school meals, parentportal.scot, school transport and school closures.

Find a School or Nursery

Find contact details and information for Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Nurseries and Additional Support Units in West Lothian.

Schools, Early Learning and Childcare Terms and Holidays

West Lothian Council schools, early learning and childcare term dates for 2024/25 and 2025/26

Apply for nursery and school places

How to apply for nursery and school places in West Lothian through the Pupil Placement section.

parentsportal.scot

Welcome to parentsportal.scot - the single point of access for online school payments (iPayImpact) and a variety of additional services to support you and your child.

Every day over 24,000 children attend schools in West Lothian. Of these, the council transports nearly 6,000 children to secondary and primary schools in a variety of vehicles ranging from double deck buses, to coaches, minibuses and taxis.

School Closure Information

Find details of schools closed in the West Lothian area.

School Activities and Interests

Information on instrumental music, gaelic education, active schools and community sport; and holiday activity and lunch clubs.

School Letting

Information on hiring school facilities.

Emergency Contact Details

It is essential that the school has the name, address and telephone number of an adult to be contacted in case of an accident or your child feeling ill.