Primary School Admission

Seanita

Just wondering if anyone knows what way this will work. My dd is due to start Primary School in September 2014 but I am moving house in June 2014 due to work commitments and needing to be closer to family for childcare and support. The move is only 15 miles away will take us to a different catchment and board area. I am wondering therefore when I submit her application later this year will I apply for schools local to us at the minute and then reapply for another school when we move or can I apply to local schools in wht will be our new area saying that we will definelty be in the new area for September 2014 whether it be in a bought, rented or living with the parents situation. The contract on my current property expires in June 2014 and so I am tied to then. I am very keen to get her into the integrated school that will be in our new area as she is from a mixed background Christian/Muslim and I am worried if we don't get to apply until we move that the places may all be gone. I am in NI

RikM

I would suggest contacting the Principal of the school in your new area.
From past experience, a good Principal will be able to help you understand what you need to do. A bad one... Well it's better to know before you try and send your child there.