Enrolment for school and nursery normally takes place in November for both Primary 1 and Nursery each year. Dates are advertised in the local press.

Parents wishing to place their child in Walkerburn School should telephone the Headteacher, and arrangements will be made to visit the school and enrol the child. Children enrolled for entry after the summer should reach their fifth birthday by 28 February of the following year after that date. N.B. Children do not have to attend school until the next school year after their 5th birthday.

Children who are due to come in after the summer are always invited to spend several half-days at the school during the preceding summer term, to familiarise themselves with the building, the staff and the other pupils.

Parents can request "early admission" to the school if their child's birthday follows shortly after 28th February . Parents should contact the Head Teacher to discuss this and a series of assessments will be arranged to ascertain whether the child is ready to start school or not.
Parents living outwith the Walkerburn School catchment area should contact the Head Teacher if they wish their child to attend this school.

A copy of the October 2011 School Handbook is available by clicking here