Primary 1 Enrolment – Blackfriars Primary School
We are delighted that you are considering Blackfriars Primary School for your child’s Primary 1 journey. Starting school is an exciting and important milestone, and we look forward to welcoming new pupils and families into our school community.
When to Enrol
Primary 1 enrolment normally takes place in January for children who will start school in August of the same year.
In Scotland, children usually start Primary 1 if they will be 5 years old between 1 March and the end of February of the following year.
How to Enrol
All Primary 1 enrolments for Blackfriars Primary School are completed online through Glasgow City Council.
Parents and carers should complete the official council enrolment form using the link below:
Glasgow City Council Primary 1 Enrolment Form:
https://p1enrolment.edhqwebmis.org.uk/
If Blackfriars Primary School is your catchment school, your child will normally be offered a place here once your application has been processed.
Information You May Need
When completing the enrolment form, you may be asked to provide:
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Your child’s birth certificate
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Proof of address (for example, a council tax letter or utility bill)
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Emergency contact details
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Information about any medical conditions or additional support needs
Placing Requests
If you live outside the catchment area for Blackfriars Primary School but would like your child to attend the school, you can submit a placing request through Glasgow City Council. These requests are considered depending on available space within the school.
Starting School
After enrolment has been confirmed, your child’s nursery will contact you with further information about
These activities help children become familiar with the school and meet staff before their first day.
Contact the School
If you have any questions about enrolling your child at Blackfriars Primary School, please contact the school office on 0141 429 2444 or email Mrs McHutchison at gw10mchutchisonnicol@glow.sch.uk. We will be happy to help.
Primary 1 Teachers - Visit our Youtube page to find videos from our previous Primary 1 teachers
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=blackfriars+primary+school
School Uniform
BE Schoolwear Glasgow, 35 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8AH
https://www.border-embroideries.co.uk/
Schoolwear Made Easy
https://schoolwearmadeeasy.com/collections/blackfriars-primary
Forms are available online if you would like to apply for support to purchase uniforms.
https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/schoolsandlearning
Learning Through Play in Primary 1
At Blackfriars Primary School, our Primary 1 pupils learn through play. Play-based learning helps children develop social skills, creativity, confidence, and independence while exploring the world around them.
Here are some types of play your child will experience:
