Admission Policy and Application Form
A copy of the school’s Admission Policy and the Application Form for Admission for the 2026/2027 is available as follows: –
School website: www.tramoreetns.ie
On request: By emailing info@tramoreetns.ie or writing to : Tramore ETNS, Pond Road, Tramore, Co. Waterford X91 KW50
PART 1 – Admissions to the 2026/2027 school year
Application and Decision Dates for admission to Junior Infants 2026/2027
The following are the dates applicable for admission to Junior Infants
| The school will commence accepting applications for admission on | 10/10/2025 |
| The school shall cease accepting applications for admission on | 28/02/2026 |
| The date by which applicants will be notified of the decision on their application is | 21/03/2026 |
| The period within which applicants must confirm acceptance of an offer of admission is | 7 days from date of offer |
Note: applications made after 28/02/2026 will be processed as late applications, the school will consider and issue decisions on late applications in accordance with the school’s admission policy.
Failure of an applicant to accept an offer within 7 days may result in the offer being withdrawn.
Autism Spectrum Classes Application and Decision Dates for admission 2026/2027
Tramore ETNS with the approval of the Minister for Education, has established 2 classes to provide an education exclusively for autistic students / students with autism.
Children and young people are eligible for enrolment in a special class for autistic students / students with autism when the following is provided in support of such an application:
Professional report(s) outlining:
- Diagnosis of special educational needs (e.g. Autism: DSM IV/V or ICD 10/11 (psychologist, psychiatrist, multi-disciplinary report)
AND
- A demonstration of the understanding of complexity of the child’s overall level of need/s evidenced in the professional reports
AND
- Given the severity or complexity of the child’s support needs, a clear professional recommendation as to what educational placement type would be most appropriate to best meet the child’s needs, along with the rationale for same
AND
- A letter from the NCSE confirming that the child is known to them and that the child has the required diagnosis and recommendation for a special class for autistic students / students with autism.
[Circular 39/2025 advises parents/guardians seeking to enrol their child or young person in a special class or special school:
- that they should notify the NCSE by 1 October and engage with them on the range of options which are available to meet the needs of their child or young person and
- that parents/guardians should obtain a letter from the NCSE to submit with their admission application for a special class or special school confirming that the child meets the requirements for enrolment to that setting.
The following are the dates applicable for admission to the school’s Special Classes which cater for children with autism.
| 1. The school will commence accepting applications for admission on | 10/10/2025 |
| 2. The school shall cease accepting applications for admission on | 28/02/2026 |
| 3. The date by which applicants will be notified of the decision on their application for admission to the Autism Spectrum Class is | 21/03/2026 |
| 4. The period within which applicants must confirm acceptance of an offer of admission is | 7 days from date of offer |
Note: applications made after the 28/02/2026 will be processed as late applications, the school will consider and issue decisions on late applications in accordance with the school’s admission policy.
Failure of an applicant to accept an offer within 7 days may result in the offer being withdrawn.
Number of places being made available in 2026/2027
Note: The figures set out below in relation to the AS classes are subject to change dependent on whether current students in these classes retain their place in the school and whether a student(s) transfers into the school after the publication of this Notice.
| The number of places being made available in junior infants is | 25 |
| The number of places being made available in the special classes catering for children with autism is | 1 |
PART 2 – Admissions to the 2025/2026 school year
Information regarding the admission process for the Intake Group for our autism classes for the 2025/2026 school year
| Breakdown of places allocated for the 2025/2026 school year: | |
| Number of places available | 1 |
| Number of applications received | 26 |
| Number of offers made and accepted under each criteria | Category 1: 1 |
| Total number of offers made | 1 |
| Number of names placed on waiting list | 25 |