Comber Primary School, NEWTOWNARDS
Comber Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newtownards.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Comber Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Comber Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
369 pupils are enrolled, 35% are entitled to free school meals, 1% are Catholic and 55% Protestant and 2% are newcomer pupils.
77 pupils (21% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 35 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Comber Primary School are St Mary's Primary School (0.4 miles), Andrews Memorial Primary School (0.6 miles), West Winds Primary School (2.6 miles) and Regent House School (3 miles).
St Mary's Primary SchoolAndrews Memorial Primary SchoolWest Winds Primary SchoolRegent House School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Comber Primary School.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Comber High School, 100 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 Comber Primary School in December 2025.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Comber Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
77
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
20.9%
of pupils enrolled
35
With a statement (stage 3)
42
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
Comber Primary School
Questions parents ask about Comber Primary School
When was Comber Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Comber Primary School in December 2025.
How are places allocated at Comber Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Comber 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 Comber Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Comber Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Comber Primary School?
Comber Primary School is at DARRAGH ROAD, COMBER, NEWTOWNARDS, DOWN, BT23 5BX.