Welcome to our Post Primary information page.

This page contains relevant information about second level education in the Derry area, including websites, useful links.  We have also added the admissions criteria for the Post Primary schools below.

Post Primary applications are now open for September 2025 via EA Connect!

Applications are open until Thursday 20 February and are not considered on a first-come, first-served basis.  Criteria for all Post Primary schools is available on the school website under the transfer header.

Please ensure you read the published admissions criteria for the schools you are considering. To begin an application, please visit https://connect.eani.org.uk/parent.

All schools require a birth certificate to be submitted with your application. Please ensure you read the published admissions criteria for each school you are considering, to confirm what supporting documentation is required.

You will be able to log back into your account and make any necessary changes or add more information to your Post Primary application, up until 12 noon on Thursday 20 February.

Have you recently submitted a post primary application, but still need to upload your supporting documentation?

If so, please log onto EA Connect to upload your documents.

You can find resources to support you with your application at www.eani.org.uk/admissions

Closing date for post primary online applications is Thursday 20 February at 12 noon.

For more information and guidance on the application process, visit www.eani.org.uk/admissions #EAadmissions
EA have lots of helpful resources on their website to assist with completing an application, visit www.eani.org.uk/admissions

If your child is currently undergoing statutory assessment and does not have a formal Statement of Special Educational Needs, you will still need to apply for a Post Primary place.

If your child has a formal Statement of Special Educational Needs, there is a separate placements process where the school placement is discussed with you as part of the review of your child’s statement, therefore, an application should not be made via Admissions on EA Connect.

For information on the progress of SEN assessments or school placements please contact the EA’s SEN Service directly on 028 9598 5960.