Birches Primary School, CRAIGAVON
Birches Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Craigavon.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Birches Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Birches Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
195 pupils are enrolled and 8% are entitled to free school meals.
21 pupils (11% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 6 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Birches Primary School are St John's Eglish(1) Primary School (1.7 miles), St Mary's Primary School (1.7 miles), Orchard County Primary School (3.2 miles) and St Mary's Primary School (3.5 miles).
St John's Eglish(1) Primary SchoolSt Mary's Primary SchoolOrchard County Primary SchoolSt Mary's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Birches Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Robinsonstown, 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 Birches Primary School in December 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
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Special educational needs
21
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
10.8%
of pupils enrolled
6
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".
Questions parents ask about Birches Primary School
When was Birches Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Birches Primary School in December 2024.
How are places allocated at Birches Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Birches 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 Birches Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Birches Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Birches Primary School?
Birches Primary School is at 14 CLONMAKATE ROAD, PORTADOWN, CRAIGAVON, ARMAGH, BT62 1LR.