Admissions Criteria – Year 8
Click on the link below to see last year’s 2026 admissions criteria for Year 8 pupils:
Y8 Entrance Criteria September 2026
The 2027 criteria will be available in December.
Each year we admit 156 pupils into Year 8. Pupils are admitted according to our Admissions Criteria and the admissions process is administered by the Transfer Office of the Education Authority. Our Admissions Criteria are renewed annually by our Board of Governors.
It is not possible to apply directly to the School for a place in Year 8.
Post Primary Admissions September 2027
The Education Authority has confirmed the following timetable of key dates for Post Primary Admissions:
- Admissions criteria live on EA Website and School website – 9th December 2026
- Online Applications open – 27th January 2027 (12 noon)
- Online Applications close – 3rd March 2027 (12 noon)
- Notification of outcome of Applications – Saturday 8th May 2027
Special Circumstances and Special Provisions: guidelines and forms for parents/guardians
Please note that forms for Special Circumstances and Special Provisions should not be submitted to individual schools but uploaded via the EA portal.
Claiming Special Circumstances – A Guide for Parents / Guardians 2026-27
Claiming Special Provisions – A Guide for Parents Guardians 2026-27
EA portal will be open from 27th January until 3rd March 2027
If you have any queries with regards to this you can contact the Education Authority by email at postprimaryadmissions@eani.org.uk
Open Night 2027
Open Night will take place for pupils and parents on Thursday 21st January 2027 from 6.30pm to 9.00pm.
The Headmaster will give an information talk at 6.30pm and 7.30pm on the evening.
Click on the image below to read the 2025/6 Y8 Guide
