Primary and secondary school enrolment

Enrolment for the academic year 2026 to 2027 will open on Monday 12 January 2026

How do I enrol my child for primary or secondary school for academic year 2026 to 2027

If you have recently moved to Perth and Kinross and need to enrol your child at their catchment primary or secondary school for starting in August 2026, or if you have a child who will be five years old on or before 28 February 2027 and is due to start Primary 1 in August 2026, please complete the school enrolment form for academic year 2026 to 2027 from 12 January 2026.

Apply online for academic year 2026 to 2027

If you have recently moved to Perth and Kinross and need to enrol your child at their catchment primary or secondary school during the current school year, please complete the school enrolment form for academic year 2025 to 2026.

Apply online for academic year 2025 to 2026

Please note, you will need to provide:

1. your child's birth certificate
2. your current Council Tax bill
3. a recent utility bill
4. your child's baptismal certificate: this is only required if you are enrolling at a denominational school and your child has been baptised

If you require more information, contact your local catchment area school in order to discuss enrolment.

What if I want to send my child to a school outside my local catchment area?

Although it is usual for children to attend their local catchment area school, you have the right to make a placing request asking that your child be granted a place in a school other than your local catchment area school.

What to do if your child's home address changes

You should notify your child's current school of any change of address in order for their pupil record and emergency contact details to be updated:

• If you have moved to an address outwith the catchment area of the school your child attends and you wish for your child to transfer to the local catchment school, you should contact the local catchment school directly for further information.
• If you have moved to an address outwith the catchment area of the school your child attends and you wish for them to continue at that school, you must submit a placing request. Please note there is no entitlement to school transport where a child lives outwith the catchment area of the school they attend and parents must accept responsibility for the arrangements and cost of getting their child to and from school.

Where can I enrol my child for Gaelic Medium Education?

Gaelic Medium Education is an option within Scottish schools that gives children and young people the opportunity to become proficient in Gaelic as well as English. A brief introduction to Gaelic Medium Education (PDF, 7 KB) is available for prospective parents. Gaelic Medium Education is a free bilingual education option available within Perth and Kinross at the following schools:

Primary

• Breadalbane Academy, Aberfeldy
• Goodlyburn Primary School, Perth

Secondary

• Breadalbane Academy, Aberfeldy
• Perth Academy, Perth

Basic information on the provision of school education in Perth and Kinross, including the Authority's placing arrangements, can also be obtained from any Perth and Kinross Council school, or from the address detailed below. School handbooks can be viewed on the individual school webpages or by contacting the school directly.