Applications for P1 and pre-school open on Wednesday 7th January 2026 @ 12 noon for pupils due to start in September 2026 and are completed online via the Education Authority's website.

Below you will find information about applying for P1 & pre-school. 

This year there are 3 ways you can find out about our school:

1. Open Afternoon on Tuesday 9th December 2025 @ 1.30pm Secure your place using this link. 
2. Open Morning on Saturday 10th January 2026 @ 10am Secure your place using this link - to follow
3. Individual Tours can now be booked starting on Monday 10th November 2025 right through until applications close on Wednesday 21st January 2026. Tours will last approximately 40 minutes and can be booked by clicking here.   Parents who wish to visit pre-school can indicate this on their booking form. This will give you a chance to speak with pre-school leader Necole and then tour the rest of the school. Please note that the final pre-school tour on most days is 2pm. 

Below you can watch videos about our school. One is a parents' prospective about why you should choose our school. The second is Mr Gray explaining what makes our school unique. 

If you have any questions or would like to book an appointment to visit the school please get in touch with the school office on 028 9181 3827, email Mr Gray on jgray246@c2ken.net or contact us through our Facebook page. 

Why would you send your child to Castle Gardens? 

When do I apply? 

How do I apply? 

Click here to read the admissions criteria for P1 

Click here to read the admissions criteria for pre-school (link to follow)