Admissions

If your child is starting pre-school (Nursery) or primary school (Year 1) in September 2026 you can now apply online. Any questions don’t hesitate to contact the office on 02871 261601

The online links are below.

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Pre-school

Date	Activity
Wednesday 10 December 2025	Admissions criteria for Pre-Schools published on the EA website.
Wednesday 7 January 2026 – at 12 noon	EA Connect opens for online applications for Pre-School, submitting verification/supporting documents.
Wednesday 21 January 2026 – at 12 noon	EA Connect closes. Last date/time for punctual applications for Pre-School.
Monday 26 January 2026 – by 4pm	Final date/time for late applications. Final date/time for Change of Preference in Exceptional Circumstances. Final date/time for documents in support of applications.
Monday 23 March 2026	Pre-School Stage 1 - Target Age Only - Parents/Carers will receive application outcome via email (where one is held) or by letter. Pre-School Stage 2 - Admissions applications opens.
Wednesday 1 April 2026 - by 4pm	Deadline for Pre-School Stage 2 application/preference(s)/documents: Additional preferences (treated as punctual) from applicants who are engaging in Stage 2 for a child(ren) not selected in Stage 1; or New 1st time Target age application or pre-school application related to a Late P1 Deferral (treated as punctual); or New 1st time Underage application (treated as late); or Additional preference from an applicant who declined a Stage 1 offer (treated as late).
Tuesday 19 May 2026	Pre-School Stage 2 - Parents/carers will receive application outcome via email (where one is held) or by letter.

Primary

Date	Activity
Wednesday 10 December 2025	Admissions criteria for Primary schools published on the EA website.
Wednesday 7 January 2026 – at 12 noon	EA Connect opens for online applications for Primary 1.
Wednesday 21 January 2026 – at 12 noon	EA Connect closes. Last date/time for punctual applications for Primary 1.
Monday 26 January 2026 – by 4pm	Final date/time for late applications. Final date/time for Change of Preference in Exceptional Circumstances. Final date/time for documents in support of applications.
Monday 23 March 2026	Parents/carers will receive application outcomes via email (where one is held) or by letter.

https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/pupil-applications-and-grants/admissions

https://www.eani.org.uk/…/admis…/applying-for-a-school-place