Weir agrees changes to enrolment at Forth River Primary School

Education Minister, Peter Weir approves changes to the enrolment at Forth River Primary School, Belfast.

Enrolment at the school will reduce from 232 to 210 places from 1 September 2016.

Commenting on the decision, the Minister said:

“The revised enrolment of 210 places at Forth River Primary School’s now aligns with the school’s Year 1 admission number of 30 and reflects its established enrolment pattern.”  

“The proposal will allow Forth River Primary School to continue to serve the local community as part of a network of viable and sustainable schools which are fit for purpose in terms of number, location and size.

“I wish the school continued success for the future.”

Notes to editors: 

1. On 18 February 2016 the Education Authority (EA) published Development Proposal (DP) No 448 to reduce the enrolment number of Forth River Primary School (PS), Belfast from 232 to 210, in line with the school’s admission number of 30, with effect from 1 September 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter. The two month statutory objection period for the proposal ended on 18 April 2016.
2. Forth River PS is a Controlled co-educational primary school with a current enrolment of around 208 pupils. The Minister’s decision aligns the school’s enrolment number (210) with its Year 1 admissions number (of 30). Operationally this means that the school will operate seven classes (one class per year group).
3. The Minister has approved the proposal (as published) and the Department will work with the EA and the school to implement his decision.
4. For media queries, contact the Department of Education Press Office on 028 9127 9701.

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