Good news for Bocombra Primary School

An increase in the admissions and enrolment numbers at Bocombra Primary School (PS), Portadown has been approved.

By The Newsroom

Published 23rd Mar 2016, 15:36 BST

Updated 23rd Mar 2016, 15:52 BST

Education Minister, John O’Dowd, approving the Development Proposal said, “The evidence shows that there is a consistent and increasing demand for places in the area.

“An increase in the approved enrolment at Bocombra Primary School will help cater for this demand.

“Taking all of the relevant information into account, I am content to approve this development proposal.”

The admission number at Bocombra Primary School will increase to 46 and the approved enrolment will increase to 320 from September 2016, or as soon as possible thereafter. The current enrolment figure is 300.

John O'Dowd Portadown