P1 Enrolment for August 2027 Intake - Information for Parents and Carers

Arrangements are now in place to enrol pupils to primary one (P1) for August 2027 across East Lothian schools. Full information can be found on our website: https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/p1-enrolment

Any child whose fifth birthday falls between 1 March 2027 (born 1 March 2022) and the last day of February 2028 (born 28 February 2023) is eligible to start school in August 2027. 

You should enrol your child online. The online P1 enrolment period will be live on our website from 2 November 2026 to 23 November 2026.

Advice and more information

If you have any questions email schoolplacements@eastlothian.gov.uk for advice.

Read more information on school enrolment and non-catchment placing requests in the School Enrolment booklet here: http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/schoolenrolandplacingrequests