Education

West Lothian's newest secondary school has welcomed its first ever set of pupils.

A significant programme of work has been agreed to ensure St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn can remain operational for pupils and staff.

The hard work by pupils across West Lothian has been rewarded when the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) National Qualifications and Awards results were received today (Tuesday 8 August).

Families in West Lothian are being urged to check if they are eligible for help with school costs.

A West Lothian school has staged a special celebration to bid farewell to their current building.

A warm welcome to the 139 probationer teachers who are set to take-up posts at schools across West Lothian in August 2023.

Talented West Lothian school pupils have been showing their literary skills to create their very own book and magazine.

Gerry Burns has been named as the first ever Headteacher for the new Sinclair Academy in Winchburgh.

Good progress is being made in West Lothian schools to tackle the cost of the school day.

Two new schools and five school extensions in West Lothian are planned using contributions from housing developers that are expected to exceed £60 million.

A £30 million proposal to secure the long-term future of St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn has been supported.
A West Lothian school has been crowned Edinburgh and Lothians champion in an inaugural competition to tackle Scotland's litter emergency.