Admission Notice 2026 - 2025
Please see the Admissions notice below to see how many spaces are available in 2026 for Junior Infants
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Only applications with a valid Irish address at time of application will be accepted. If proof of address cannot be provided at point of admission, the offer of a school place will be withdrawn.
Please read this admission statement for Esker ETNS for 2025. This statement will inform you how many places that we have available in mainstream Junior infants and in our specialised class for children with autism in the 2026/27 academic year
Please note that for year 2026 / 27 unfortunately we have 0 places available in our special class.
Please note that for year 2026 / 27 unfortunately we have 0 places available in our special class.
Esker & LCES Enrolment Admission Policy
Please read this policy before you apply.
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What is the Lucan Common Enrolment System (LCES)
Adamstown Castle, Esker, Griffeen and Lucan East Educate Together Schools are involved in the Lucan Common Enrolment System. When a parent/guardian makes an application to one of the schools they are applying to a centralised system. Children are assigned to one of the four schools based on specific criteria. The primary aim of the system is to promote inclusive local schools, to improve traffic management and mobility in Lucan and to encourage strong, integrated local communities.
How do I put my child’s name down for the Lucan Common Enrolment system?
Fill out the pre-enrolment form, available from the schools’ websites.
If you are then allocated a place in a LCES school, you will received an offer by e mail.
In order for you to confirm this school place for your child, you will have to provide the following documents:
Adamstown Castle, Esker, Griffeen and Lucan East Educate Together Schools are involved in the Lucan Common Enrolment System. When a parent/guardian makes an application to one of the schools they are applying to a centralised system. Children are assigned to one of the four schools based on specific criteria. The primary aim of the system is to promote inclusive local schools, to improve traffic management and mobility in Lucan and to encourage strong, integrated local communities.
How do I put my child’s name down for the Lucan Common Enrolment system?
Fill out the pre-enrolment form, available from the schools’ websites.
If you are then allocated a place in a LCES school, you will received an offer by e mail.
In order for you to confirm this school place for your child, you will have to provide the following documents:
- Completed application form
- Child’s birth certificate
- Proof of address: TWO current utility bills dated within two months of the application. e.g. gas, electric, internet household bill
- POD form
- Ethos statement signed by parents / guardians.
Applications for mainstream Junior Infants September 2026
Please note that we will start accepting enrolments for Junior Infants 2026 from Wednesday 1st October 2025 - 17th November 2025. Any applications made before this date will not be considered.
Any applications made after this date will be placed on the late intake list and will be offered places according to the admissions policy and based on places available in the LCES schools.
First round of offers will be sent out in December. Please ensure you confirm the place in writing and provide a birth certificate for you child and proof of address (utility bill).
Any applications made after this date will be placed on the late intake list and will be offered places according to the admissions policy and based on places available in the LCES schools.
First round of offers will be sent out in December. Please ensure you confirm the place in writing and provide a birth certificate for you child and proof of address (utility bill).
Below you will find a link which will allow you to apply to one of the LCES schools for your child starting Junior Infants for school year 2026/27. Early applications will not be accepted. Please apply on or after 1st October 2025 - 17th November 2025.
We are still accepting offers for mainstream Senior infants - 6th class 2025/26. Places will be allocated based on availability in each school and in accordance with the admissions policy.
Please note - choose the correct category when applying for a place for your child. "Now" means starting this academic year. "2026" means starting in September 2026 (a new academic year)
Please complete this online form HERE
Please inform the school if you have accepted a place in another school.
We are still accepting offers for mainstream Senior infants - 6th class 2025/26. Places will be allocated based on availability in each school and in accordance with the admissions policy.
Please note - choose the correct category when applying for a place for your child. "Now" means starting this academic year. "2026" means starting in September 2026 (a new academic year)
Please complete this online form HERE
Please inform the school if you have accepted a place in another school.
Applications for the specialised class for children with autism
To apply for a place in our special class for children with autism for 2024, please download the application form below and email or post to the school. Applications will only be accepted from 8th April 2026 - 22nd April 2026. Application forms must be sent to the school along with a a copy of any psychological reports AND a Sanction letter from the SENO.
Please note that our specialised class is full for 2026/27.
Any applications received will be placed on a waiting list for the academic year of 2026 / 2027.
Please note that our specialised class is full for 2026/27.
Any applications received will be placed on a waiting list for the academic year of 2026 / 2027.
Please note that applications will not be accepted before 8th April 2026. Please down load the admissions form below:
Admission form for special class September 2026/ 27 an admission form will be released in March 2026 to apply
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Please see the places available for 2025/26 and application and decision dates for our special class in the Admissions statement (listed above) . Please note that any application received before the start date and after the closing date will NOT be considered. (See Policy)
There are currently 0 places available for 2026/27, however your application will be placed on the waiting list for the academic year September 2026 - June 2027.
Please read the policy carefully before making your application here
Important points to note:
- Application forms for Junior Infants will only be available in each school from 1st October of the year prior to the year of entry.
- Junior Infant children must be at least 4 years old before the first day of school in the current year.
- Applications must be received on/before 17th November in order to be considered for the first offers.
- The first round of offers takes place in 25th November 2025
- Please read the Admission Notice 2026/27 for all the important dates.
- Please read the Admission Policy clarifications for late applications.
Please note that Lucan Educate Together National School in Bewley Way, has a separate enrolment policy and if you wish to apply to that school, you need to make a separate application there.
Due to the close proximity of Lucan East ETNS and Griffeen Valley ETNS one GPS reference point (being the centre point of the round about between the two schools) is used to allocate places randomly between these two schools.
Applications for students Senior Infants - 6th class
If you would like to make an application for your child who will be in Senior Infants - 6th class in academic year 2026, please note that we will only be accepting these applications after 1st May 2026.
Free Early Childhood Care and Education Scheme
The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Scheme provides early childhood care and education for children of pre-school age. The scheme is offered in early years settings (pre-schools, Montessori’s, creches, playgroups) for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, 38 weeks of the year.
All children are entitled to 2 full academic years on the ECCE scheme.
Children are eligible to start the ECCE scheme in the September of the year that they turn 3 years old. For example, a child turning 3 years old in 2025 can be registered on the ECCE scheme in September 2026.
This free scheme for children between the ages of 3 and 5 helps prepare them for primary school.
Find out more information here.
All children are entitled to 2 full academic years on the ECCE scheme.
Children are eligible to start the ECCE scheme in the September of the year that they turn 3 years old. For example, a child turning 3 years old in 2025 can be registered on the ECCE scheme in September 2026.
This free scheme for children between the ages of 3 and 5 helps prepare them for primary school.
Find out more information here.
Tips For Transitioning From Pre-School to Primary School
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