Registration and enrolment
The date for registration of new school entrants to Primary 1 is the responsibilibility of Cit of Edinburgh Council and is advertised in all local nurseries, in the local press and on the council’s website http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/schoolplaces .
Registration for Primary One at St Joseph’s takes place in November each year. please remember that children sshould be registered in only one school for their catchment area. Parents/Carers will be provided with information about the school, when they register their child.
Parents/Carers can expect the following support:
November: Registration Week;meet with HT/DHT and House Captain tour of the school
March: Parents/Carers receive letter from City of Edinburgh offering a place at school
April: St. Joseph’s will contact all families on their list to attend for Transition Day
May: Transition Day 1 for children and meeting for parents/carers
May-June: Staff visits to Nursery establishments; Transition activities with N-P1
June: Transition Day 2 and meet P3 Buddy
Enhanced transition visits will be provided to help meet with any additional need of our children.
Read about applying for a school place on the City of Edinburgh Council.
The link for the admissions information is http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/schoolplaces
Enrolling children in Primary 2 – primary 7
Parents of pupils who have moved into the catchment area or, who wish their child to transfer to St. Joseph’s RC Primary School, should contact the school office for information and arrange an appointment to meet with the Head Teacher.
You can book a time to register by calling 01314434591.
We look forward to welcoming you and your fmaily to St. Joseph’s RC Primary School.
