This page is designed to keep parents up to date with recent changes in Open Enrolment for entry to Nursery and Year 1 in September 2026.

Please take time to read this section: www.eani.org/parents/admissions

Additional videos have been added to the Education Authority's website: 

Videos & Presentations | Education Authority Northern Ireland (eani.org.uk)

Key Dates (2026):

Criteria for school and nursery will appear online on - Wednesday 10th December 2025

Online Portal opens on - Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 12.00pm

Online Portal closes on - Wednesday 21st January 2026 (12.00 noon) - an application will be treated as punctual if received on or before this date 

Supporting documentation to 1st choice school - Monday 26th January 2026 by 4.00pm 

Please click on the links below for our entrance criteria (September 2026):