Brackenagh West Primary School, KILKEEL
Brackenagh West Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Kilkeel.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Brackenagh West Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Brackenagh West Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
156 pupils are enrolled, 13% are entitled to free school meals and 0% are Catholic and 85% Protestant.
26 pupils (17% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 8 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Brackenagh West Primary School are St Joseph's Primary School (1.4 miles), Moneydarragh Primary School (1.4 miles), Gaelscoil na mBeann (1.8 miles) and St Columban's Primary School (1.9 miles).
St Joseph's Primary SchoolMoneydarragh Primary SchoolGaelscoil na mBeannSt Columban's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Brackenagh West Primary School.
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 Brackenagh West Primary School in June 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Special educational needs
26
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
16.7%
of pupils enrolled
8
With a statement (stage 3)
18
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 Brackenagh West Primary School
When was Brackenagh West Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Brackenagh West Primary School in June 2019.
How are places allocated at Brackenagh West Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Brackenagh West 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 Brackenagh West Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Brackenagh West Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Brackenagh West Primary School?
Brackenagh West Primary School is at 22 CHURCH ROAD, KILKEEL, DOWN, BT34 4QB.