Children in Scotland usually start school between the ages of 4 years 6 months and 5 years 6 months old. All children who are 4 years old at the start of the school year can defer and start primary one the following year.
Parents are asked to attend their catchment school to request a place at either their catchment school or to request a place at a non-catchment school for their child(ren). Parents are required to bring along proof of address and the child’s date of birth and baptismal certificate/supporting letter (for Roman Catholic schools only), between Monday 27 January 2025 and Friday 31 January 2025.
Details of catchment schools can be found on the Council’s website (www.dumfriesandgalloway.gov.uk). Enrolment by the appropriate date is particularly important in light of the legislation regarding parents’ choice of school to be attended.
Further information regarding the enrolment process can be obtained from your catchment primary school and on the Council’s website.