Deferred Entry to Primary 1
Parents and carers of children who have not yet turned five by the first day of the new academic year will have an automatic right to defer the entry of their child into Primary 1.
All parents and carers wishing to automatically defer their child's entry into Primary 1 from August 2026 (and have an automatic right to defer the entry of their child) must complete the online deferred entry form before 15 March 2026:
Deferred Entry into Primary 1 2026-2027 Application Form
Parents and carers should be encouraged to discuss deferring their child’s entry into Primary 1 with their early learning and childcare setting and their desired primary school.
If you require any support to complete this form, please contact the Early Learning and Childcare team on 01595 744074.