When your child is in Primary Seven you will be required to apply for a place in a post-primary school. This leaflet provides parents with advice and information to assist when making a decision about which schools to apply to next year. It sets out the main steps in the post-primary transfer process and it explains:
The role of parents: what you can do to help your child transfer to post-primary school;
How parents can prepare for this role: what things you need to think about when choosing a school for your child; and
How parents complete their child’s application to post-primary school.
The post-primary transfer process is competitive, and NO CHILD IS GUARANTEED A PLACE AT THE SCHOOL OF THEIR CHOICE. However, by following the guidance in this document you will maximise your child’s chances of securing a place at a school of your preference.
Pupils with a statement of special educational needs have a separate process for post-primary school placement. If your child holds a statement the Education Authority (EA) will discuss, with you, a suitable post-primary school placement for your child as part of the review of your child’s statement. Therefore, application should not be made via the online Post-Primary Application. You can contact your local EA Special Education Department for more information or the SEN Helpdesk by phone on 028 9598 5960.
