Cloughoge Primary School, NEWRY
Cloughoge Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Cloughoge Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Cloughoge Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
476 pupils are enrolled, 26% are entitled to free school meals and 13% are newcomer pupils.
87 pupils (18% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 43 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Cloughoge Primary School are St Malachy's Primary School (0.9 miles), Bunscoil an Iuir (1 mile), St Clare???s Abbey Primary School (1.2 miles) and St Joseph's Convent Primary School (1.3 miles).
St Malachy's Primary SchoolBunscoil an IuirSt Clare???s Abbey Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Convent Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Cloughoge Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cloghogue PS, 70 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Cloughoge Primary School are St Mary's High School (1.1 miles), Our Lady's Grammar School (1.4 miles) and St Joseph's Boys' High School (1.7 miles).
St Mary's High SchoolOur Lady's Grammar SchoolSt Joseph's Boys' 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 Cloughoge Primary School in June 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Cloughoge Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
87
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
18.3%
of pupils enrolled
43
With a statement (stage 3)
44
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
Cloughoge Primary School
Questions parents ask about Cloughoge Primary School
When was Cloughoge Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Cloughoge Primary School in June 2019.
How are places allocated at Cloughoge Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Cloughoge 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 Cloughoge Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Cloughoge Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Cloughoge Primary School?
Cloughoge Primary School is at 81 CHANCELLORS ROAD, NEWRY, DOWN, BT35 8NG.