Carrickmannon Primary School, NEWTOWNARDS
Carrickmannon Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newtownards.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Carrickmannon Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Carrickmannon Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
104 pupils are enrolled and 17% are entitled to free school meals.
31 pupils (30% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 5 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Carrickmannon Primary School are Alexander Dickson Primary School (1.7 miles), St Caolan's Primary School (2.2 miles), St Mary's Primary School (2.7 miles) and Academy Primary School (2.7 miles).
Alexander Dickson Primary SchoolSt Caolan's Primary SchoolSt Mary's Primary SchoolAcademy Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Carrickmannon Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Carrickmannon School, 30 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 Carrickmannon Primary School in June 2018.
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
31
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
29.8%
of pupils enrolled
5
With a statement (stage 3)
26
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 Carrickmannon Primary School
When was Carrickmannon Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Carrickmannon Primary School in June 2018.
How are places allocated at Carrickmannon Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Carrickmannon 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 Carrickmannon Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Carrickmannon Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Carrickmannon Primary School?
Carrickmannon Primary School is at 77 CARRICKMANNON ROAD, NEWTOWNARDS, DOWN, BT23 6JJ.