Primary school enrolment

Primary school registration for August 2026 will take place in November 2025, from Monday 10 November until Sunday 23 November 2025.

Children whose fifth birthday falls between 1 March 2026 and 28 February 2027 are eligible to start primary school in August 2026.

How to register

Registration for primary education starting in August 2026 is an online process. During the period Monday 10 November 2025 until Sunday 23 November 2025 you can access the online registration form on this page.

What happens next

Once you have completed and submitted your registration form, your child’s details will be forwarded to their registered school. If additional supporting documents are required, the school will request these and make arrangements for you to present them.

The school will contact you by May 2026 about any induction arrangements.

School catchment area

Find your local school using YourLocation or contact your local primary school for details on the area it serves.

Gaelic provision

As a parent/carer you have the right to apply for a place at Whitehirst Park Primary School’s Gaelic Provision. You do not need to be a Gaelic speaker yourself.

Placing request

You have the right to request a place for your child to attend a school outside your catchment area. You must register your child at their catchment primary school before applying for a Placing Request. The closing date for placing requests is 5 December 2025. You will be notified of a decision by 30 April 2026.

Additional support for learning

If you feel that your child may need additional support when they start school, see additional support for learning.