Castle Gardens Primary School, NEWTOWNARDS
Castle Gardens Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newtownards.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Castle Gardens Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Castle Gardens Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
355 pupils are enrolled, 32% are entitled to free school meals, 4% are Catholic and 42% Protestant and 2% are newcomer pupils.
106 pupils (30% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 56 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Castle Gardens Primary School are Abbey Primary School (0.7 miles), Victoria Primary School (0.9 miles), St Finian's Primary School (1 mile) and West Winds Primary School (1.2 miles).
Abbey Primary SchoolVictoria Primary SchoolSt Finian's Primary SchoolWest Winds Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Castle Gardens Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Burnreagh Drive, 140 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Castle Gardens Primary School are Movilla High School (0.7 miles) and Regent House School (1.2 miles).
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 Castle Gardens Primary School in November 2024.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Castle Gardens Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
106
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
29.9%
of pupils enrolled
56
With a statement (stage 3)
50
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
Castle Gardens Primary School
Questions parents ask about Castle Gardens Primary School
When was Castle Gardens Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Castle Gardens Primary School in November 2024.
How are places allocated at Castle Gardens Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Castle Gardens 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 Castle Gardens Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Castle Gardens Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Castle Gardens Primary School?
Castle Gardens Primary School is at 69 BOWTOWN ROAD, NEWTOWNARDS, DOWN, BT23 8SH.