Admissions
Welcome to Watson’s! Whether you're starting with us in Preschool, embarking on your school journey in Primary 1, or transferring from another school, we're excited you are considering joining our community.
Choosing a school for your child is a big decision, our Admissions team are on hand to help should you have any questions about joining the school, please use one of the contact options further down this page.
Why Watson's
At Watson’s, we provide a supportive environment where academic excellence is complemented by unrivalled enrichment activities that foster personal development and help create confident, resilient young adults. We see the potential in every pupil, with a personalised approach underpinned by our values to ensure they flourish.
Which years do you accept applications for?
Our main entry points are Preschool, Primary 1, Primary 6, Primary 7 and Senior 1 but we are pleased to consider pupils for a limited number of places in other year groups.
What happens once I have completed the application?
Once we receive an application we will invite applicants in for an assessment. The entrance assessment provides a valuable opportunity for both the school and parents to ensure that your child is placed in an environment which is suited to their own set of abilities and needs.
The assessment is not an exam, it is an assessment of your child’s true capabilities based on their education to date. The assessments are age and stage appropriate and differ depending on the year group you are applying to. Each application is carefully considered on an individual basis.
Applications Deadlines - August 2026 entry
| Year Groups | Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Primary 2 - Primary 7 | Friday 14 November 2025 |
| Preschool, Primary 1 and Senior School | Friday 5 December 2025 |
We will consider immediate entry throughout the school session however this is only made possible if there are spaces available in the year group you are looking to join. Please contact admissions@gwc.org.uk or call 0131 446 6005 if this is something you would like to discuss further.
