east Scotland
Angus Schools
Angus covers the coastal and agricultural area between Dundee and Montrose, including towns like Arbroath, Forfar and Kirriemuir. The council runs around 50 primaries and 8 secondaries. School sizes range from large town academies to small rural primaries. Angus schools share holidays with Dundee City and typically follow the Tayside pattern for term dates.
£130–£160
Clothing grant
15 March
Placing deadline
East Scotland
Region
Universal
Free meals P1–P5
£30/week
EMA
Find your catchment school in Angus
Every address in Angus has a designated catchment primary and secondary school. Your child has the right to attend their catchment school — the council must provide a place. For a different school, submit a placing request by 15 March.
Secondary schools in Angus
8 state secondaries. Data from Scottish Government open records.
| School | Area | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Arbroath Academy | Arbroath | Non-denom |
| Arbroath High School | Arbroath | Non-denom |
| Brechin High School | Brechin | Non-denom |
| Carnoustie High School | Carnoustie | Non-denom |
| Forfar Academy | Forfar | Non-denom |
| Monifieth High School | Monifieth | Non-denom |
| Montrose Academy | Montrose | Non-denom |
| Webster's High School | Kirriemuir | Non-denom |
The honest take on Angus schools
Angus covers the coastal and agricultural area between Dundee and Montrose, including towns like Arbroath, Forfar and Kirriemuir. The council runs around 50 primaries and 8 secondaries. School sizes range from large town academies to small rural primaries. Angus schools share holidays with Dundee City and typically follow the Tayside pattern for term dates. Below you’ll find catchment information, placing request links, clothing grant amounts, free school meals eligibility and EMA details — all linking directly to the Angus website.
Primary
£130
Secondary
£160
Available to families receiving qualifying benefits. No deadline — applications open year-round.
Apply at AngusUniversal for P1–P5 — no application needed. From P6 onwards, means-tested on qualifying benefits (Universal Credit with earnings under £796/mo, Income Support, etc.).
Even if your child gets universal free meals, apply for the means-tested version — it unlocks the clothing grant and other council support.
Apply at Angus£30/week
For 16–19 year olds in S5, S6 or college from households with income below £24,500 (one child) or £27,000 (two+). Paid fortnightly to the young person’s own bank account.
Apply for EMAFree transport to your catchment school if the walking distance exceeds:
Primary
2+ miles
Secondary
3+ miles
Additional Support Needs in Angus
Angus operates a presumption of mainstreaming — most pupils with ASN attend their local school with additional support. The council’s ASN team manages referrals, assessments, and Coordinated Support Plans. If you believe your child needs additional support, contact the school’s Support for Learning teacher as a first step.
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Frequently asked questions about Angus schools
How do I find my catchment school in Angus?
Angus doesn't have a central online school finder. Contact the council's education department directly with your address to confirm your catchment primary and secondary schools. Placing requests for a non-catchment school must be submitted by 15 March.
How much is the school clothing grant in Angus?
Angus pays £130 per primary pupil and £160 per secondary pupil per school year (confirmed for the current academic year). Apply through the Angus website — most councils use a combined form for clothing grants and free school meals, so you can apply for both in one go.
What are the school holidays in Angus?
Angus sets its own school holiday calendar each academic year. Term dates, October break, Christmas, February, Easter and summer holidays all vary by council — they're not the same as England. See our dedicated Angus school holidays page for the full calendar with downloadable .ics files for Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Outlook.
Last updated April 2026.
Clothing grant and free school meals data from Angus. School transport entitlements follow national statutory distances. See our editorial policy for how we source this data.