Post Primary Transfer – Important Information for Parents (September 2026)

Primary 7 Parents – Transfer to Post-Primary September 2026

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Please see the attached document which has been prepared to support you through the post-primary application process for September 2026.

Applications will open on EA Connect on Monday 27th January at 12:00 noon and will close on Wednesday 19th February at 12:00 noon.

The guide explains the key steps involved and provides helpful advice to support you in making your application.

If you have any questions or require further support, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Applying for a Year 8 place (P7 Transfer)

Parents must apply online using EA Connect for their child’s Post Primary (Year 8) place for September 2026.

📅 Key Dates

• Applications open: 27 January 2026 at 12 noon

• Applications close: 19 February 2026 at 12 noon

⚠️ Applications submitted after this deadline will be treated as late and this may reduce the chance of being offered a place.

🖥 How to Apply

• Apply online via EA Connect (available through the EA website)

• Use a supported browser such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge or Safari

• Internet Explorer is not supported

Applications are not first come, first served, but parents must ensure all information is correct before submitting.

🏫 Choosing Schools

• Parents have the right to express school preferences, but places are not guaranteed

• Many Post Primary schools are oversubscribed

• It is strongly recommended that parents:

  • List at least 4 schools

  • Include at least one non-grammar school

  • Up to 12 schools can be listed

Parents should carefully read each school’s admissions criteria before applying.

🧾 Special Educational Needs

• If a child has a Statement of SEN – parents should not apply on EA Connect
  Placement will be discussed through the annual review process.

• If a child is under assessment but does not yet have a Statement – parents must apply through EA Connect.

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🚍 Transport Eligibility

Parents can check if their child may be eligible for transport assistance on the EA website.

📞 Help & Support

EA Post Primary Admissions Helpdesk
📧 postprimaryadmissions@eani.org.uk
📞 028 9047 0177 (Mon–Fri, 8.30am–4.30pm during the application window)

📘 Additional Support

EA provides:

• Step-by-step guides

• Tutorial videos

• FAQs

• Admissions criteria for all schools

All available through the EA website Admissions Support section.