central Scotland
Perth and Kinross Schools
Perth and Kinross spans from the city of Perth into Highland Perthshire — one of Scotland's most scenic areas. The council runs around 70 primaries and 10 secondaries. Perth city schools serve a growing commuter population, while Highland Perthshire has small rural schools with multi-composite classes. Perth Academy and Perth High School are the two main city secondaries, and demand for both is steady.
£126–£157
Clothing grant
15 March
Placing deadline
Central Scotland
Region
Universal
Free meals P1–P5
£30/week
EMA
Find your catchment school in Perth and Kinross
Every address in Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross
9 state secondaries. Data from Scottish Government open records.
| School | Area | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Blairgowrie High School | Blairgowrie | Non-denom |
| Breadalbane Academy | Aberfeldy | Non-denom |
| Crieff High School | Crieff | Non-denom |
| Kinross High School | Kinross | Non-denom |
| Perth Academy | Perth | Non-denom |
| Perth Grammar School | Perth | Non-denom |
| Perth High School | Perth | Non-denom |
| Pitlochry High School | Pitlochry | Non-denom |
| St John's RC Academy | Perth | RC |
The honest take on Perth and Kinross schools
Perth and Kinross spans from the city of Perth into Highland Perthshire — one of Scotland's most scenic areas. The council runs around 70 primaries and 10 secondaries. Perth city schools serve a growing commuter population, while Highland Perthshire has small rural schools with multi-composite classes. Perth Academy and Perth High School are the two main city secondaries, and demand for both is steady. Below you’ll find catchment information, placing request links, clothing grant amounts, free school meals eligibility and EMA details — all linking directly to the Perth and Kinross website.
Primary
£126
Secondary
£157
Available to families receiving qualifying benefits. No deadline — applications open year-round.
Apply at Perth and KinrossUniversal 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 Perth and Kinross£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 Perth and Kinross
Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross schools
How do I find my catchment school in Perth and Kinross?
Perth and Kinross provides an online school finder tool on their website where you enter your address or postcode to identify your catchment primary and secondary schools. Every Scottish address has a designated catchment school — if you want a different school, you need to submit a placing request by 15 March.
How much is the school clothing grant in Perth and Kinross?
Perth and Kinross pays £126 per primary pupil and £157 per secondary pupil per school year (confirmed for the current academic year). Apply through the Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross?
Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross. School transport entitlements follow national statutory distances. See our editorial policy for how we source this data.