Dickson Primary School, LURGAN
Dickson Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Lurgan.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Dickson Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Dickson Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
234 pupils are enrolled, 39% are entitled to free school meals, 9% are Catholic and 47% Protestant and 19% are newcomer pupils.
53 pupils (23% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 16 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Dickson Primary School are Carrick Primary School (0.5 miles), King's Park Primary School (0.7 miles), St Francis Primary School (1 mile) and Lurgan Model Integrated Primary School (1.1 miles).
Carrick Primary SchoolKing's Park Primary SchoolSt Francis Primary SchoolLurgan Model Integrated Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Dickson Primary School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Community Centre, 160 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Dickson Primary School are Lurgan Junior High (0.3 miles), Brownlow Int College (1.2 miles), Lismore Comprehensive School (1.3 miles) and Lurgan College (1.5 miles).
Lurgan Junior HighBrownlow Int CollegeLismore Comprehensive SchoolLurgan College
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 Dickson Primary School in October 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Dickson Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
53
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
22.6%
of pupils enrolled
16
With a statement (stage 3)
37
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
Questions parents ask about Dickson Primary School
When was Dickson Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Dickson Primary School in October 2017.
How are places allocated at Dickson Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Dickson 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 Dickson Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Dickson Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Dickson Primary School?
Dickson Primary School is at POLLOCK DRIVE, LURGAN, ARMAGH, BT66 8LJ.