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Clackmannanshire Schools
Scotland's smallest council area by land mass, centred on the towns of Alloa, Tillicoultry and Dollar. Clackmannanshire has around 18 primaries and 3 secondaries. Despite its small size, the area includes Dollar Academy — one of Scotland's oldest independent schools — alongside the state sector. The compact geography means school transport is less of an issue than in rural councils.
£145–£185
Clothing grant
15 March
Placing deadline
Central Scotland
Region
Universal
Free meals P1–P5
£30/week
EMA
Find your catchment school in Clackmannanshire
Every address in Clackmannanshire 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 Clackmannanshire
3 state secondaries. Data from Scottish Government open records.
| School | Area | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alloa Academy | Alloa | Non-denom |
| Alva Academy | Alva | Non-denom |
| Lornshill Academy | Tullibody | Non-denom |
The honest take on Clackmannanshire schools
Scotland's smallest council area by land mass, centred on the towns of Alloa, Tillicoultry and Dollar. Clackmannanshire has around 18 primaries and 3 secondaries. Despite its small size, the area includes Dollar Academy — one of Scotland's oldest independent schools — alongside the state sector. The compact geography means school transport is less of an issue than in rural councils. Below you’ll find catchment information, placing request links, clothing grant amounts, free school meals eligibility and EMA details — all linking directly to the Clackmannanshire website.
Primary
£145
Secondary
£185
Available to families receiving qualifying benefits. No deadline — applications open year-round.
Apply at ClackmannanshireUniversal 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 Clackmannanshire£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 Clackmannanshire
Clackmannanshire 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 Clackmannanshire schools
How do I find my catchment school in Clackmannanshire?
Clackmannanshire 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 Clackmannanshire?
Clackmannanshire pays £145 per primary pupil and £185 per secondary pupil per school year (confirmed for the current academic year). Apply through the Clackmannanshire 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 Clackmannanshire?
Clackmannanshire 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 Clackmannanshire 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 Clackmannanshire. School transport entitlements follow national statutory distances. See our editorial policy for how we source this data.