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Castle Gardens Primary School, Newtownards
Parent Survey 2026 Parent SurveyEvery year in May we run a parent survey that allows you to have your say in the running of our school This year's survey can be accessed via the following link which will be open until Friday of next week, the 22nd May @ noon. This is a really important process, and this year includes feedback on uniforms and homework. If you have a few minutes, it'd be greatly appreciated if you could complete this. [Open Image] | This week's newsletter is now onlin Good afternoon. This week's newsletter is now online.
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When Do I Apply?

Parents or guardians of children due to start P1 and pre-school in September 2026 need to apply for places in January 2026.  

Applications are made on the EA portal and open on 7 January 2026 at noon and close on 21 January 2026 at noon. 

The P1 admissions criteria used by each school will be published on the EA website in December each year. You can find our admissions criteria on our website by clicking here.