Coffee Morning for prospective parents on Wednesday 7th January. 9:20am - 10.20am
 
 
Loughries Primary School, Newtownards
Coffee Morning for prospective parents on Wednesday 7th January. 9:20am - 10.20am | School Development Day. Friday 30th January, School closed to all pupils.
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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.