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What is the Dickson Plan (14+)?
The Dickson Plan (sometimes known as 14+) operates in some post primary schools within the Controlled Sector in the Craigavon Area. Children transfer at age 11 years from Primary School to a Controlled Junior High School. At the end of Key Stage 3 (age 14 years) after 3 years attendance pupils then transfer to a Senior High School within the Craigavon Area or to another post primary school outside the Dickson Plan to complete their compulsory education in Key Stage 4. Pupils are selected for admission to Senior High Schools in accordance with the admissions criteria established by each school’s Board of Governors.
Schools in the Dickson Plan
| Controlled Junior High Schools | Age Group |
|---|---|
| Clounagh Junior High School | (11 – 14) |
| Killicomaine Junior High School | (11 – 14) |
| Lurgan Junior High School | (11 – 14) |
| Tandragee Junior High School | (11 – 14) |
| Controlled Senior High Schools | Age Group |
|---|---|
| Craigavon Senior High School | (14 – 16) |
| Lurgan College | (14 – 16) |
| Portadown College | (14 – 16) |
Arrangements for Admission to Year 11 in September 2026
Applications for transfer from Junior to Senior High School closed at 12.00 noon on 30 April 2026.
If you have any queries regarding making an application please contact:
Email: seniorhighadmissions@eani.org.uk
Tel: 028 9047 0177
By Post: School Admissions Office, Education Authority, 3 Charlemont Place, The Mall, Armagh, BT61 9AX
Admissions Helpdesk
Email: seniorhighadmissions@eani.org.uk
Tel: 028 9047 0177
Post: School Admissions Office, Education Authority, 3 Charlemont Place, The Mall, Armagh, BT61 9AX