Cortamlet Primary School, NEWRY
Cortamlet Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Cortamlet Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Cortamlet Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
83 pupils are enrolled and 8% are entitled to free school meals.
15 pupils (18% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Cortamlet Primary School are St Michael's Primary School (2.1 miles), Newtownhamilton Primary School (2.2 miles), St Oliver's Primary School (Carrickrovaddy) (3.6 miles) and St Patrick's Primary School (3.8 miles).
St Michael's Primary SchoolNewtownhamilton Primary SchoolSt Oliver's Primary School (Carrickrovaddy)St Patrick's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Cortamlet Primary 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 Cortamlet Primary School in February 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Cortamlet Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
15
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
18.1%
of pupils enrolled
Not published
With a statement (stage 3)
Not published
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 Cortamlet Primary School
When was Cortamlet Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Cortamlet Primary School in February 2017.
How are places allocated at Cortamlet Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Cortamlet 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 Cortamlet Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Cortamlet Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Cortamlet Primary School?
Cortamlet Primary School is at 19 CORTAMLET ROAD, ALTNAMACHIN, NEWRY, DOWN, BT35 0EE.