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Asked by Connie

AQW 39686/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education to detail the number of post-primary school places available within North Down, broken down by school, for the 2026-2027 academic year intake.

Asked by Connie Egan MLA on 3 February 2026

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
3 February 2026
Answer due by
18 February 2026
Answered
4 February 20261 day after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

The number of Year 8 places available for schools in North Down in 2026-27 is set out in the following table:

SchoolApproved admissions number
Bangor Academy & Sixth Form College262
Bangor Grammar School135
Glenlola Collegiate157
Priory Integrated College100
St Columbanus’ College115
Sullivan Upper School150
Total919

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