No new places for two 'oversubscribed' schools, says Education Minister

Education Minister Paul Givan has ruled out an increase in places at two "oversubscribed" Derry schools.

Mr Givan replied: "My Department allocates additional places to schools where oversubscription arises during the competitive admissions process in order to ensure children can access a school place in their area and in their parents’ preferred sector. He continued: "To date my Department has approved almost 700 additional places at Year 8 for September 2024 admission across Northern Ireland and will continue to allocate places where the need arises."

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

Mark H Durkan Co Derry

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