We would like to inform all parents and carers of a change to registration dates which will come into effect from October 2026.
Any child joining a South Ayrshire Early Years Centre (EYC), starting Primary 1 or those transferring from Primary 7 to Secondary School during session 2027-2028 will benefit from this change.
Please note the changes to registration dates will begin from October 2026 and will continue into future sessions.
Primary 1 Registration Week
Primary 1 registration week for children due to start school in session 2027-2028 will take place from 26 October 2026 – 1 November 2026.
Primary 7 – Secondary School Transfers Week
For pupils moving from Primary 7 to Secondary School in session 2027-2028, registration week will take place from 16 November 2026 – 22 November 2026.
Early Years Centre Registration Week
For any child joining an EYC during session 2027-2028, registration week will take place from 25 January 2027 – 31 January 2027.
For more information on any of the above changes, please visit our website.
Registering for Primary 1 – https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/article/25943/Admission-to-primary-schools
Primary 7 to Secondary School Transfers – https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/article/25940/P7-S1-transfer-arrangements
Registering to join an EYC - https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/article/26976/Register-for-Early-Learning-and-Childcare