Wacky Hair Day -Wednesday 4th March - £1 donation to IEF for Integration month. - Show off your most creative and colourful hairstyle! Pupils should wear full school uniform, but are encouraged to go wild and have fun with their hair.
17th March 2026 - School Closed to pupils. TransformED School Development Day 1
 
 
Loughries Primary School, Newtownards
Wacky Hair Day -Wednesday 4th March - £1 donation to IEF for Integration month. Show off your most creative and colourful hairstyle! Pupils should wear full school uniform, but are encouraged to go wild and have fun with their hair. | World Book Day 5th March - Spud competition see separate note. | 17th March 2026 - School Closed to pupils. TransformED School Development Day 1 | KS2 Show Wednesday 25th March. At the Ards Evangelical Church at 10:30
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Digital Admissions P1 September 2026

 
 
 

Starting Primary 1 in September 2026?

If your child is due to start Primary 1 in September 2026, you can apply for their place online from Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 12 noon.

🗓 The closing date for P1 applications will be Wednesday 21st January 2026.

🔗 For guidance on the admissions process, please visit:
EA Admissions Guidance  https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/pupil-applications-and-grants/admissions

📝 To apply
Apply Online via EA Connect


Additional Information for Parents

Please see below for helpful resources:

  • Admission Criteria 2026 (will be available soon)
  • Comments from Our Parents
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
  • Religious Affiliation Form (for September 2026 entry)

📧 Interested in a school tour?
We’d love to welcome you! Please email the Principal at:
jthompson672@c2kni.net


Transport Eligibility

Wondering if your child qualifies for transport assistance to Loughries Integrated Primary School?

Eligibility is based on the Department of Education Circular 1996/41 (updated September 2009). The statutory qualifying distance is:

  • 2 miles for pupils under 11 years of age

🔍 Check your eligibility here:
EA Transport Eligibility Checker

If you receive the message:
“There are no closer schools of the same category within the qualifying distance to your home address,”
then you are eligible for transport assistance.