Edinburgh primary school in the running to be named UK's 'best primary school' in TES School Awards 2026
The school was last nominated for the same prize in the 2024 Tes School Awards
An Edinburgh primary school has been shortlisted to be named as the UK’s best primary school of 2026 at a prestigious competition.
South Morningside Primary School has been named as a nominee for Primary School of the Year at the Tes School Awards 2026.
The primary school, located on Comiston Road, is the only school in Scotland to pick up an nomination in the category.
The only other Scottish nominee in the competition is Pauline Elder from Calderglen High School in South Lanarkshire who is nominated for Teaching Assistant of the Year.
Other primary schools it will go up against include Ark Tindal Primary Academy in the West Midlands, Ernesettle Community School in Devon, Lanchester E.P. Primary School in County Durham, Rush Green Primary School in Essex, St Barnabas CE Primary School in Worcestershire, Thorpe Primary School in West Yorkshire, and Ysgol Gymraeg Caerffili in Caerphilly.
South Morningside Primary School has been previously nominated for a Tes School Award in 2024.
Rod Williams, CEO of Tes, commented: “This year’s shortlist showcases the exceptional standard of entries across the Tes Schools Awards, reflecting the breadth of impact being delivered in UK education.
“Each category highlights schools and individuals who are not only driving meaningful change within their own settings, but also setting a benchmark for the wider sector.
“The Tes Schools Awards are designed to recognise and elevate this work, celebrating those making a measurable difference to pupils, staff and communities across the UK – and with a record number of nominations received this year, it clearly reinforces the strength and impact being delivered across the UK education sector.”
This year’s ceremony will take place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on June 19.