Clonalig Primary School, NEWRY
Clonalig Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Clonalig Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Clonalig Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
165 pupils are enrolled, 27% are entitled to free school meals and 5% are newcomer pupils.
21 pupils (13% 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 Clonalig Primary School are St Patrick's Primary School (1.8 miles), St Brigid's Primary School (3.5 miles) and Anamar Primary School (3.7 miles).
St Patrick's Primary SchoolSt Brigid's Primary SchoolAnamar Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Clonalig Primary School.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Clonalig, 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 Clonalig Primary School in June 2026.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Clonalig Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
21
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
12.7%
of pupils enrolled
8
With a statement (stage 3)
13
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
Clonalig Primary School
Questions parents ask about Clonalig Primary School
When was Clonalig Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Clonalig Primary School in June 2026.
How are places allocated at Clonalig Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Clonalig 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 Clonalig Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Clonalig Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Clonalig Primary School?
Clonalig Primary School is at 120 CONCESSION ROAD, NEWRY, DOWN, BT35 9JE.