Brownlee Primary School, LISBURN
Brownlee Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Lisburn.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Brownlee Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Brownlee Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
197 pupils are enrolled, 19% are entitled to free school meals, 7% are Catholic and 37% Protestant and 7% are newcomer pupils.
39 pupils (20% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 16 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Brownlee Primary School are St Joseph's Primary School (0.2 miles), Friend's School (0.3 miles), Fort Hill Integrated Primary School (0.4 miles) and Wallace High School (0.5 miles).
St Joseph's Primary SchoolFriend's SchoolFort Hill Integrated Primary SchoolWallace High School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Brownlee Primary School.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lisburn Wallace Avenue, 40 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Brownlee Primary School are Friends' School (0.3 miles), Fort Hill College (0.5 miles), Wallace High School (0.5 miles) and Lisnagarvey High School (0.8 miles).
Friends' SchoolFort Hill CollegeWallace High SchoolLisnagarvey High 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 Brownlee Primary School in January 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Brownlee Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
39
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
19.8%
of pupils enrolled
16
With a statement (stage 3)
23
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
Questions parents ask about Brownlee Primary School
When was Brownlee Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Brownlee Primary School in January 2019.
How are places allocated at Brownlee Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Brownlee 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 Brownlee Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Brownlee Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Brownlee Primary School?
Brownlee Primary School is at WALLACE AVENUE, LISBURN, ANTRIM, BT27 4AA.