Schools in Edinburgh: Ofsted Ratings (2026)
0 registered schools in Edinburgh, Scotland. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then check a specific postcode for catchment distance.
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Best primary schools in Edinburgh
0 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 0.
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Best secondary schools in Edinburgh
0 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 0.
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Check schools near a specific Edinburgh address
Ofsted ratings tell you which schools are strong, but admission depends on distance. A PostcodeCheck area report lists every school near your exact postcode with its rating, type, and distance, plus crime, flood, broadband, and house-price data.
Schools in Edinburgh: FAQ
How many schools are there in Edinburgh?
There are 0 registered schools in Edinburgh on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data, 0 primary, 0 secondary, and the remainder all-through, special, or 16+ providers. Of these, 0% are rated Good or Outstanding.
What is the best-rated school in Edinburgh?
0 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Edinburgh, and 0 more are rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so proximity (your postcode's distance to the school) usually determines whether you can get a place.
How do I check school catchment for a Edinburgh postcode?
Catchment depends on the exact address. Enter any Edinburgh postcode into PostcodeCheck and the area report lists every school near that postcode, its Ofsted rating, type, and distance, the data admissions teams use to decide places.
Does living near a good school in Edinburgh affect house prices?
Yes. Homes inside the effective catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically command a 5-15% premium. The effect is strongest for primary schools, where catchment areas are smaller and admissions are tightly distance-based.