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New Primary 1 Admissions

St Colman's Open Afternoon will take place on Friday 12th December 2025 from 1.30pm  - 2.30pm

The timeframe for Primary 1 admissions is: the online application portal, EA Connect, opens on January 7, 2026, and closes for punctual applications on January 21, 2026, at 12 noon. The final deadline for late applications is January 26, 2026, by 4 pm. 

Key dates for P1 admissions

  • December 10, 2025: Admissions criteria for Primary schools are published on the Education Authority (EA) website.
  • January 7, 2026 (12 noon): The EA Connect portal opens for online applications.
  • January 21, 2026 (12 noon): The deadline for punctual applications.
  • January 26, 2026 (4 pm): The final deadline for late applications and for submitting supporting documents.
  • March 23, 2026: Parents will receive application outcomes via email. 

 

Our Admissions Criteria for P1 entry (Sep 2026) will be released to parents via School Website, School Office or EA Website on 10th December 2025 (see below).

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