Abbey Primary School, NEWTOWNARDS
Abbey Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newtownards.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Abbey Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Abbey Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
609 pupils are enrolled, 17% are entitled to free school meals, 1% are Catholic and 50% Protestant and 4% are newcomer pupils.
50 pupils (8% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 35 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Abbey Primary School are Castle Gardens Primary School (0.7 miles), Victoria Primary School (0.8 miles), St Finian's Primary School (1.1 miles) and Londonderry Primary School (1.4 miles).
Castle Gardens Primary SchoolVictoria Primary SchoolSt Finian's Primary SchoolLondonderry Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Abbey Primary School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shops, 160 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Abbey Primary School are Movilla High School (0.6 miles) and Regent House School (1.5 miles).
Sources: Department of Education (NI) school data; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
Department of Education (NI)Inspection
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Abbey Primary School in June 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Abbey Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
50
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
8.2%
of pupils enrolled
35
With a statement (stage 3)
15
At stages 1 to 2
From the Department of Education (NI) school census. The department does not publish very small counts, which show here as "Not published".
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Abbey Primary School
Questions parents ask about Abbey Primary School
When was Abbey Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Abbey Primary School in June 2017.
How are places allocated at Abbey Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Abbey Primary School are allocated on the school's published admissions criteria through the Education Authority's transfer process, and post-primary schools may use an entrance assessment.
How do I apply to Abbey Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Abbey Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Abbey Primary School?
Abbey Primary School is at 90 MOVILLA ROAD, NEWTOWNARDS, DOWN, BT23 8RQ.