Primary school enrolment

Children whose fifth birthday falls between 1 March 2025 and 28 February 2026 are eligible to start primary school in August 2025.

Registration for primary education starting in August 2025 is an online process. During the period Monday 11 November 2024 until Sunday 24 November 2024, you can access the online registration form on this page.

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

The school will contact you by May 2025 regarding any induction arrangements.

Please note that registration at your catchment area primary school does not guarantee entry to that school.

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

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.

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 6 December 2024. You will be notified of a decision by 30 April 2025.

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