Education, schools and adult learning

View our information about schools for pupils with additional support needs.

Find out how to register for a school place in Primary 1 class. Get information about class sizes, early and deferred entry, what to do if you're moving to Renfrewshire, and more.

The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a weekly payment of £30, paid directly to young people aged 16 to 19 who continue in full-time education. Find out how to apply.

If your family is on a low income and you have children in nursery or school, you can get financial help to pay for meals and clothing for your children.

Find out where you can go to college or university in Renfrewshire, what courses you could study, and what online courses are available.

Home to school transport is when we pick your child up in the morning, take them to school, and bring them home after school. Find out if you can apply.

Càite am faigh clann sa bhun-sgoil ann an Siorrachd Rinn Friù an cothrom air sgoil Ghàidhlig, mus tòisich do phàiste anns an sgoil, siubhal dhan sgoil...

Explore the options for primary school children in Renfrewshire to go to Gaelic school.

Find out what to do if you need support, whether you're a young person or a parent.

View a map of schools and nurseries in the Renfrewshire area.

Find out who can get free nursery places or childcare, how to apply for a free nursery or childcare place, what nurseries are in Renfrewshire, about school early entry, and more.

Get information about ParentPay and parentsportal.scot.

View information and resources for parents and carers, including additional support for learning, anti-bullying, home education, parent councils, and more.

You can use out of school care services if you need childcare support around the school day and during school holidays.

View the list of primary schools in Renfrewshire, along with head teacher information, contact details, website links, and associated secondary schools for each primary school.

View the lunch menus for our schools, along with nutritional information.

View school term dates, school holidays, and teacher in-service days.

View the list of secondary schools in Renfrewshire, along with head teacher information, contact details, and website links.

Find out how to sign up for our schools and nurseries newsletter as well as other council newsletters.