Wednesday April 22nd 2026
St David's RC High School, Dalkeith
Written by Midlothian View Reporter, Liam Eunson
Midlothian Council is asking for your views on a proposal that could affect how pupils are admitted to St David’s Roman Catholic High School in the future.
A statutory consultation opened on Tuesday 21 April and runs until Thursday 4 June 2026.
What is being proposed?
There are two main proposals:
– To clearly define the catchment area for St David’s Roman Catholic High School. This would help families better understand whether their home address is within the school’s area.
– To change the admissions arrangements for denominational (faith-based) secondary schools. Currently St David’s is the only denominational secondary school in Midlothian.
If approved, these changes would start from August 2027, or as soon as possible after that.
You can read the full proposal and detailed information in the documents linked on the consultation webpage.
There are two ways to share your views:
Fill in the online survey at: St David’s RC High School Catchment and Admissions Consultation – Midlothian Council – Citizen Space
You can also join one of our online drop-in sessions or attend a public meeting to ask questions and hear more about the proposals. There are several dates in May and June, including daytime and evening sessions.
– Virtual drop‑in: Tuesday 13 May, 2.00–4.00pm
– Virtual drop‑in: Tuesday 13 May, 5.00–7.00pm
– Public meeting: Monday 19 May, 6.30–7.30pm (Woodburn Primary)
– Virtual drop‑in: Tuesday 26 May, 2.00–4.00pm
– Virtual drop‑in: Tuesday 26 May, 5.00–7.00pm
– Public meeting: Monday 1 June, 6.30–7.30pm (Sacred Heart RC Primary)
If you have questions or you would like to book a short slot at one of the online sessions, contact the consultation team at [email protected].
Your opinion matters. Whether you are a parent, carer, pupil, or local resident, please take a few minutes to complete the survey or come along to a meeting. Taking part helps ensure future decisions are fair, clear, and informed by the community.
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