Registration for the new session usually takes place during January.
Children who attain the age of 5 years between 1 March 2024 and the end of February 2025 should register in January 2024.
NLC Press Release, December 2023
REGISTRATION OF INFANT BEGINNERS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL SESSION 2024/25
Children who attain the age of 5 years between 1 March 2024 and 29 February 2025 should be registered for education during the week commencing Monday 15 January 2024.
Parents/carers should take their children to the appropriate local primary school during that week at the times(s) designated by the school concerned. Birth certificates and a current council tax notice must be produced.
Information for parent/carers about the registration of children in schools can be obtained from any school or by visiting https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-admissions/primary-school-registration-p1.
Information on submitting an early entry request can be obtained from any school or by visiting https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-admissions/early-entry.
Information on submitting a placing request can be obtained from any school or by visiting https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-admissions/placing-requests
Choosing a school booklet can also be downloaded from the Scottish Government website at www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/11/10093528/0
Information for parent/carers about about Gaelic Medium education is available on the Council’s website https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/gaelic-learning
Parent/carers who wish to defer entry for their child to Primary School and who wish to apply for an additional year of part time pre-school education should register their child for school as described above and complete the deferred entry application form which can be obtained from the Primary School.
Enquiries regarding Deferred Entry should be directed to the Head of Establishment in the first instance.
Further information regarding your catchment school can be obtained by visiting https://maps.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/public/inyourarea and selecting school catchments.
In Kirkshaws, we will offer appointments to enrol your child on 2 mornings and 2 afternoons that week. Please phone the school office when we return in January to make your appointment.
- 15th January, 9.15am-11.15am
- 16th January, 1.30pm-4.30pm
- 17th January, 11.00am-12.00pm
- 19th January, 1.30pm-2.30pm
Please visit the council website for all information:
At enrolment you will need to present your child’s birth certificate or proof of legal guardianship. Proof of your address must also be provided. A current council tax bill with your name on it will be required as proof of residency. If you have any questions regarding enrolment, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Children zoned for other schools should contact these schools directly.
A copy of the School Handbook is available to any parent/carer free of charge. It can also be downloaded from the ABOUT US section of this website.
If you live within our school catchment area you must enrol your child at Kirkshaws, however you can request to be allocated a place in another school of your choice, if this is available. A Placing Request Form, to attend another North Lanarkshire School, can be downloaded here by logging on to www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk and following the links for ‘How to make a placing request’ and ‘free school transport’. (See direct links below)
Enrolment of older children, at any point in the school year, is made by appointment with the Head Teacher. Please call the school office to make arrangements.
Parents/carers who wish to make an early entry request should contact their catchment area school for an application form or download from www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk following the links for ‘Early Entry Requests’. (Direct link below)
