Admissions & Prospectus
A family friendly, child centred primary school supported by the fantastic Cloughey community
Admissions
There are so many wonderful reasons to choose Kirkistown Primary School. We are a child-centred school at the heart of a very caring community.
How to apply
Applications are made online via the Education Authority website. More information is available by clicking the link below.
When to apply
Parents or Carers of children due to start P1 or Reception in September 2026 need to apply in January 2026.
The application procedure opens on 7th January 2025 at 12 noon (GMT) and an application submitted by the closing date of 21st January 2025 at 12 noon (GMT) will be treated as a punctual application.
An application received after 4pm (GMT) on 26th January 2026 will be treated as a late application.
During the admissions procedure, when applying the criteria, punctual applications will be considered before late applications are considered.
Prospectus
A prospectus can never quite give prospective parents a feel for the ethos of a school or its community. If you are considering applying for a place for your child at Kirkistown Primary School, we would warmly welcome the opportunity to speak with you directly. Please call us to make an appointment to look at school by telephoning (028) 4277 1455.
2025 Open Events
Wednesday 10th December and 14th January
Drop-in and see our school in action 9:30am-11:30am and 1pm-3pm
12th December 2pm – Join us for a ‘Fun Tots Football and Fundamental skills’ session 2-6 year olds.
16th December 1:15pm and 17th December 6:15pm - Come and watch our Christmas Nativity 'Go Ewe' and meet our children and families.
WE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET EWE!