Bessbrook Primary School, NEWRY
Bessbrook Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Bessbrook Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Bessbrook Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
124 pupils are enrolled, 27% are entitled to free school meals, 34% are Catholic and 32% Protestant and 14% are newcomer pupils.
21 pupils (17% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 10 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bessbrook Primary School are St Joseph's Primary School (0.3 miles), St Peter's Primary School (0.9 miles), St Malachy's Primary School (1.2 miles) and Mullaglass Primary School (1.5 miles).
St Joseph's Primary SchoolSt Peter's Primary SchoolSt Malachy's Primary SchoolMullaglass Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Bessbrook Primary School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Library, 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 Bessbrook Primary School in May 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Bessbrook Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
21
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
16.9%
of pupils enrolled
10
With a statement (stage 3)
11
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
Bessbrook Primary School
Questions parents ask about Bessbrook Primary School
When was Bessbrook Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Bessbrook Primary School in May 2018.
How are places allocated at Bessbrook Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Bessbrook 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 Bessbrook Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Bessbrook Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Bessbrook Primary School?
Bessbrook Primary School is at 14 CHURCH ROAD, NEWRY, DOWN, BT35 7AQ.