Admissions Process

Thank you for considering Sandford Park School for your family. Choosing the right school for your son/daughter is one of the most important decisions you will make on their behalf. At Sandford Park, we want to be informative and assist you with your decision. Sandford Park School’s admissions policy complies with ‘The Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018’.

All applications will be processed in accordance with our Admissions Policy.

There are two processes: one concerns entry to 1st Year and the other is for applications for 2nd Year to 6th Year.

First Year


You can submit an Expression of Interest at any point prior to the commencement of the formal admission process. Our Admissions Notice outlining application submission dates will be published annually in October on the website.

Annual Admissions Notice

Applications for First Year 2026

If you wish to apply for Form 1 2026, please complete and return the above form with a copy of your child(ren)’s birth certificate and their passport (if he/she is non-EU). Please can you make the payment of €100 through the Payzone link below using your child’s name as a reference.

If you have already applied via an application form (prior to February 2020) or through an expression of interest form, no further action is required at this stage.

Our Admissions Notice outlining application submission dates will be published annually in October on our website.


If you would like further information, please email admissions@sandfordparkschool.ie

 

Payzone

2nd - 6th Year

You may apply at any time for a place in Sandford Park for places in years other than first year. Any available places will be allocated in accordance with the selection criteria in our Admission Policy. Any offer is conditional on the payment of a deposit in full; our application form may be downloaded here.

If you would like further information, please email admissions@sandfordparkschool.ie.

International Students

We welcome applications from international students. Where relevant, applicants are required to attend English as an Additional Language (EAL) classes.

For information on fees and general provisions for students from outside the European Union (non-Irish/UK or EU citizens), please refer to the Fee Breakdown section of our website.