You can learn more about our school and see all the fun and exciting learning opportunities we have to offer through our school website and Facebook page.

All queries and questions are welcome – please telephone the school office on 028 28273571, email info@stmacnissisps.com  or visit our website www.stmacnissisps.com

For more advice on the admissions process please visit the Education Authority website EA Admissions

Timetable For Open Enrolment in Primary School - September 2026

Wednesday 10th December 2025

EA publishes information on website about the primary one admissions procedure and admissions criteria for schools.

Wednesday 7th January 2026 (opens 12 noon) 

Primary One application procedure opens with online portal available.

• During the admissions procedure when applying the criteria punctual applications are considered before late applications are considered.
• During the admissions procedure applications are not considered on a ‘First Come First Served Basis’
• Note: When an application is submitted an applicant must provide supporting documents* if requested by ANY preference listed. (An applicant must read the published admissions criteria of their listed preferences to find out if any documentation is requested by a school).
• In addition to any documents required the applicant must also provide the CHILD’S BIRTH CERTIFICATE.

Wednesday 21st January 2026 (At 12 noon)

Date/time by which applicants submit an application and documents in support of their application (treated as punctual).

• Note: Online Portal will not be accessible after this date/time to apply.
  Date/time by which applicants submit an application and documents in support of their application (treated as punctual).
• An application received after 12 noon on 21st January 2026 will be treated as late.
  Applicants will be guided after the Online Portal closes on how to complete a late application.

On or before 4pm on Monday 26th January 2026 

Deadline date/time an applicant can provide for any preference listed, documents in support of their application. 

• Supporting documents will be treated as punctual or late depending on when application submitted.
  NB: This does not refer to the birth certificate, which must be submitted for all applicants.
• Final date/time for Change of Preference in Exceptional Circumstances (CoPEC) requests by email to EA from applicants - including all relevant evidence. CoPEC received after this date/time will not be considered.
• Final date/time for a new P1 application and any documents in support of the application (treated as
  late). Applications/documents received after 4pm on 26th January 2026 will not be processed until the
  close of the primary admissions procedure.

Thursday 19th March 2026 - Close of P1 Admissions Procedure

• Refer to 23 March 2026 for notification of application outcome.

Monday 23rd March 2026

Applicants receive notification of outcome of application on 23 March 2026 by email where one is held or by letter.

• EA Online Portal open.
• EA notifies applicants of children who have not yet secured a place and asks for further preferences to
  be submitted.
• EA publishes information on website on schools where P1 places remain available and late application information.

Wednesday 25th March 2026

Date from which applicants can lodge a Primary One Admissions Appeal.

Friday 3rd April 2026   

Deadline for receipt of appeal forms for Primary One to be received by EA (not later than 4 pm).