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School Atlas lists 91 state primary schools, 23 state secondary schools and 12 special schools in Edinburgh. It also lists 18 independent schools and 276 nurseries and other early-years settings.
Of the state primary, secondary and all-through schools, 18 are Roman Catholic denominational schools.
School Atlas lists 1 Gaelic-medium school in Edinburgh.
HM Inspectorate of Education inspects schools in Edinburgh; Education Scotland did until 1 March 2026. Inspectors grade selected quality indicators on a six-point scale, from Excellent to Unsatisfactory, rather than giving a school one overall grade.
We hold the catchment area for 113 schools in Edinburgh. Select a school on the map to see its area.