Children who attain the age of 5 years between 1 March 2026 and 28 February 2027 should be registered for education during the week commencing Monday 12th January 2026.

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

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://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-catchment-transport-eligibility and selecting school catchments.

Children due to start school in August 2026 can be registered for Kirkshaws Primary School on the following dates and times,