1. The educational/vocational needs of the pupil seeking entry to post GCSE provision will be the fundamental consideration in the process of assessing suitability to enrol subject to the following:

a) a pupil will be considered for enrolment provided the school does not exceed its enrolment number as determined by DENI

b) a pupil may be accepted into the school provided this would not prejudice the efficient

i. use of the school's resources
ii. provision of education in the school

c) academic achievement - these requirements are currently being revised, please contact the school.

d) level of industry must demonstrate a potential to benefit from a post GCSE course of study - this will be assessed by reference to monthly test performance, Middle School reports and attendance records.

e) approach to schoolwork, peers and staff - this will be assessed by reference to school records

2. A pupil who intends to take a combination of A level and/or other courses will be required to have commensurate levels of attainment that demonstrate their potential to cope successfully with the proposed course.

3. A pupil proposing to transfer from another school would be expected to meet the above criteria. All applications for admission to the school should be made on NEELB form AP1 and submitted to the school office.

IN THE EVENT OF OVER-SUBSCRIPTION

Preference will be given to those:

(1) Who have a sibling or former family relationship with the school.

(2) To those living in closest proximity to the school.

(3) Children resident in N. Ireland at the time of their proposed admission will be selected before any child not so resident.