Mainstream School Applications (Primary and Secondary)
When Can I Apply?
Applications for the Current School Year
If the school year has already started, applications can be submitted throughout the year.
Year Group | Applications Accepted | Decision Maker | Decision Timescale |
|---|---|---|---|
P1 to P7 | Throughout the school year | Head Teacher | Within 2 months of application |
S1 to S6 | Throughout the school year | Head Teacher | Within 2 months of application |
Schools aim to issue decisions as quickly as possible. However, two months is the legal timescale for a decision to be made.
Applications for the Next School Year
Primary 1 (P1)
Applications Received | Decision Maker | Decision Issued |
|---|---|---|
October to 15 March | School Placement Panel | By the end of April |
16 March to September | Delegated Authority of the Head of Service | Within 2 months of application |
Primary 2 to Primary 7
Applications Received | Decision Maker | Decision Issued |
May to end of June | Head Teacher | Within 2 months of application |
July to school start in August | Head Teacher | Considered after schools return from summer break |
Secondary 1 (S1)
Applications Received | Decision Maker | Decision Issued |
October to 15 March | School Placement Panel | By the end of April |
16 March to September | Delegated Authority of the Head of Service | Within 2 months of application |
Secondary 2 to Secondary 6
Applications Received | Decision Maker | Decision Issued |
May to end of June | Head Teacher | Within 2 months of application |
July to school start in August | Head Teacher | Considered after schools return from summer break |
