St Colmcille’s Boys’ National School
ANNUAL ADMISSION NOTICE
in respect of admissions to the 2026/2027 school year
Admission Policy and Application Forms
A copy of the school’s Admission Policy and the Application Forms for Admission for the 2026/2027 school year are available on www.colmcilles.net
On request: By emailing- colmcilles@gmail.com or writing to: St Colmcille’s Boys’ N.S., Chapel Lane, Swords, Co. Dublin K67WP65.
Please specify which application form(s) you require:
(a) Mainstream classes (including Junior Infants for 2026/2027)
(b) Special Class for children with a diagnosis of Autism
PART 1 - Admissions to the 2026/2027 school year
Application and Decision Dates for admission to Junior Infants
The following are the dates applicable for admission to Junior Infants
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The school will commence accepting applications for admission on 1st October 2025 |
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The school shall cease accepting applications for admission on 17th December 2025 |
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The date by which applicants will be notified of the decision on their application is 9th January 2026 |
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The date by which applicants must confirm acceptance of an offer of admission is 23rd January 2026 |
Special Class Application and Decision Dates for admission to 2026/2027
The following are the dates applicable for admission to the school’s Special Class which caters for children with a diagnosis of Autism.
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The school will commence accepting applications for admission on 1st October 2025 |
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The school shall cease accepting applications for admission on 22nd October 2025 |
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The date by which applicants will be notified of the decision on their application is 12th November 2025 |
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The date by which applicants must confirm acceptance of an offer of admission is 26th November 2025 |
*Failure to accept an offer within the prescribed period above may result in the offer being withdrawn
Note: the school will consider and issue decisions on late applications in accordance with the school’s admission policy.
Number of places being made available in 2026/2027
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The number of places being made available in Junior Infants is |
46 |
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The number of places being made available in the special class catering for children with a diagnosis of Autism is |
1 |
PART 2 - Admissions to the 25/26 school year
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Breakdown of places allocated for the 25/26 school year: |
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Number of places available: |
6 |
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Number of applications received: |
40 |
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Number of Offers made and accepted under each criteria: |
Criterion 1: Boys who are currently pupils of St Colmcille’s BNS: 4 offered, 4 accepted Criterion 2: Boys who have accepted a mainstream place for 25/26 school year.0 Criterion 3: Boys whose brothers/ step siblings/ foster siblings attend this school/ GNS and boys living in the parish: 5 offered, 2 accepted Criterion 4: Sons of permanent members of staff 0 Criterion 5: boys from outside the parish: 0 |
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Total number of offers made |
9 |
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Number of names placed on waiting list. |
31 |
