Annalong Primary School, NEWRY
Annalong Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Annalong Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Annalong Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
233 pupils are enrolled, 19% are entitled to free school meals, 4% are Catholic and 68% Protestant and 3% are newcomer pupils.
48 pupils (21% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 15 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Annalong Primary School are Moneydarragh Primary School (1.4 miles), St Mary's Primary School (1.6 miles), St Joseph's Primary School (2.7 miles) and Brackenagh West Primary School (2.8 miles).
Moneydarragh Primary SchoolSt Mary's Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Primary SchoolBrackenagh West Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Annalong Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Barbican, 110 metres away.
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 Annalong Primary School in November 2024.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
48
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
20.6%
of pupils enrolled
15
With a statement (stage 3)
33
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".
Questions parents ask about Annalong Primary School
When was Annalong Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Annalong Primary School in November 2024.
How are places allocated at Annalong Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Annalong 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 Annalong Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Annalong Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Annalong Primary School?
Annalong Primary School is at 31 KILKEEL ROAD, NEWRY, DOWN, BT34 4TH.