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IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Edinburgh West Lothian
The leafy neighbourhoods of South-Central This region is perpetually popular with
Edinburgh, such as Morningside, Marchmont families, thanks to its handy positioning just
and Bruntsfield, are always popular. Here, outside of Edinburgh, green spaces and
you can choose from schools including plenty of amenities, including ten of the top
Boroughmuir High School (5th place), James 100 schools.
Gillespie’s High School (35th, and a former
Top State Secondary School) and St Thomas Livingston enjoys the choice of two highly
of Aquin’s RC High School (30th). ranked schools: St Margaret’s Academy (29th)
and The James Young High School (45th).
In the suburbs of Southwest Edinburgh, Meanwhile, the historical setting of Linlithgow
you can pick from establishments including gives you access to 10th-placed Linlithgow
Firrhill High School (24th), Balerno High Academy.
School (32nd) or Currie Community High
School (38th). Buyers considering West Calder should know
that West Calder High School’s £32million East Lothian
Closer to the coast, Northwest Edinburgh state-of-the-art building is 33rd in this Buyers are always in hot pursuit of homes in
offers a peaceful pocket of the city to set up year’s list. the idyllic seaside town of North Berwick. North
home, with areas in the catchments for The Berwick High School (28th) adds to the appeal;
Royal High School (19th) and Craigmount If you like Bathgate, with its easy commuter this school places a strong focus on performing
High School (31st), while to the North, access to both Edinburgh and Glasgow, there arts, sports, and community liaison, with plenty of
Trinity Academy (49th) is a lovely choice in a are several solid options, including Whitburn activities for the local community to be involved in.
fashionable neighbourhood. Academy (42nd), Armadale Academy (51st)
and Bathgate Academy (60th). Scottish Borders
Over in the East of the city, Holy Rood RC
High School (83rd) is close to picturesque Other West Lothian schools appearing in the The Borders’ tranquil towns are renowned as a
Duddingston, while Edinburgh’s largest top 100 include Broxburn Academy (73rd), family-friendly place to settle down.
secondary school, Portobello High School, is St Kentigern’s Academy (58th) and Deans
ranked 91st. Community High School (61st). Earlston residents of all ages can benefit from the
town’s thriving spirit and close-knit community feel.
Children in this area, as well as Lauder, Melrose and
St Boswells, can all attend Earlston High School
(76th). There’s even a free bus service to make the
school run straightforward! West Fife & Kinross
Dumfries and Galloway
If you want to set up home in the popular
Many families love the serenity of this corner Meanwhile, Dumfries residents can take East Fife West Fife area, you could look at the
of the country – plus, you’ll have three top- advantage of Dumfries High School (57th). Love the idea of life on the sunny East coast brand-new building for Woodmill High
100 schools to pick from. of Fife? You could gain access to some of the School, which opens in the new summer
If you’d prefer a quieter life, the quaint region’s highest-ranking state schools, including term, and offers a ranking at number
In vibrant Moffat, Moffat Academy (93rd) is community of Thornhill is close to Wallace St Andrews’ Madras College (79th) and The Waid 54. Closer to Kinross is the aptly named
clustered with a nursery and primary school, Hall Academy (56th), a secondary school with Academy (82nd) in the picturesque Anstruther. Kinross High School (47th).
so children can attend for their education in over 300 years of history.
its entirety.
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