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When will we find out which school my child has got?
Answered by Sam Stirling, former P7 teacher · Last checked: 2 November 2026
The short answer
In May. For September 2027 places, the Education Authority says outcomes come out on Saturday 8 May 2027.
Last year's timetable, for a guide
- Applications closed: 12 noon, Thursday 19 February 2026
- Outcomes: Saturday 9 May 2026
- Appeals closed: 4pm, Thursday 21 May 2026
This year's timetable (2027)
- Applications open: 12 noon, Wednesday 27 January 2027
- Applications close: 12 noon, Wednesday 3 March 2027
- Outcomes: Saturday 8 May 2027
- Appeal forms must arrive by: 4pm, Thursday 20 May 2027
Last checked: 2 November 2026 by Sam. The official facts on this page come from:
- Education Authority: Applying for a Post Primary Year 8 Place (2026 process, updated 18 Jun 2026) (read 28 October 2026)
- nidirect: Transfer to a post-primary school (2027 dates) (read 28 October 2026)
Next step
Check your child's result
Type the numbers from the Statement of Outcomes and see what they mean, school by school.