Bleary Primary School, CRAIGAVON
Bleary Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Craigavon.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Bleary Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Bleary Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
171 pupils are enrolled, 12% are entitled to free school meals, 8% are Catholic and 60% Protestant and 4% are newcomer pupils.
43 pupils (25% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 7 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bleary Primary School are St Brendan's Primary School (1.3 miles), Waringstown Primary School (1.8 miles), Dickson Primary School (1.9 miles) and St Anthony's Primary School (2 miles).
St Brendan's Primary SchoolWaringstown Primary SchoolDickson Primary SchoolSt Anthony's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Bleary Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Blearey X Rds, 140 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 Bleary Primary School in July 2026.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Bleary Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
43
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
25.1%
of pupils enrolled
7
With a statement (stage 3)
36
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
Bleary Primary School
Questions parents ask about Bleary Primary School
When was Bleary Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Bleary Primary School in July 2026.
How are places allocated at Bleary Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Bleary 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 Bleary Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Bleary Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Bleary Primary School?
Bleary Primary School is at 6 DEAN'S ROAD, LURGAN, CRAIGAVON, ARMAGH, BT66 8TD.