AQW 48344/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 45810/22-27, to detail (i) the number of new placements that will be available for September 2026 due to increased capacity; and (ii) the number of new primary one placements will be available for September 2026 due to increased capacity.

Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 10 June 2026

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Tabled
10 June 2026
Answer due by
25 June 2026
Answered
7 July 202627 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

The Education Authority has advised that:

There is currently no capacity for additional intake on the Oakwood Saintfield site for September 2026.

Primary One placements will be facilitated on the main site for the new academic year as plans to increase capacity progress across the dual campus.

Official sources