Rolls to be capped in some Inverness schools

School rolls in some Inverness primary and secondary schools will be capped for the next academic year.

Highland Council said it was capping, or limiting, the rolls for the 2021-22 academic session having taken account of applications received so far, and the known demands within the catchment areas of the schools.

The primary school affected is Lochardil Primary.

Culloden Academy will also have a limit placed on the size of its first year intake.

The council said it would do its best to accommodate all pupils in their preferred choice of school, subject to the following criteria:

Pupils living within the Highland area.

Pupils living within the geographical catchment of the school concerned.

Certified medical reasons or additional support needs which could best be served in that school.

Siblings of pupils currently in attendance at the school.

Religious belief (denominational schools only).

Educational courses not available at local school.

Pupils living within the catchment area of a secondary school which is not the subject of the placing request where the S1 intake is capped (S1 requests only).

Proximity of home to school.

Road safety/ease of travel.

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