Education Minister John O’Dowd has approved a development proposal for Killyleagh Primary School in Killyleagh, County Down, to transform from a controlled primary school to Controlled Integrated.
Commenting on the decision, Minister O’Dowd said: “I am approving this Development Proposal in line with my statutory duty to encourage and facilitate the development of integrated education.
“I am satisfied that sufficient evidence has been provided to support the transformation. This includes the results of a vote where parents supported the transformation to integrated status. My approval of this proposal gives the school the opportunity to realise a fully integrated ethos and to attract sufficient numbers from both sides of the community.
“I would like to wish Killyleagh Primary School well as it commences a new chapter.”
