AQW 49918/22-27

Mrs Michelle Guy
Alliance Party
Lagan Valley

Tabled Date: 29/06/2026
Answered On Date: 01/07/2026
Priority Written: Yes

Question:
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on the number of children without a school place ahead of the next school year.

Answer:

The Education Authority has advised that the number of children who applied through the competitive admissions processes and are still to secure a school place for the next school year is as follows:

Four children seeking a P1 place.

21 children seeking a Year 8 place.

Five children seeking a 14+ place, as part of the Dickson Plan transfer process.

The Education Authority will continue to engage and assist parents secure placement for September 2026.

The Education Authority has also advised that updated figures on the number of children with a statement of special educational needs who remain without a school place for September 2026 is due to be published shortly.