Donacloney Primary School, CRAIGAVON
Donacloney Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Craigavon.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Donacloney Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Donacloney Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
203 pupils are enrolled, 15% are entitled to free school meals and 4% are newcomer pupils.
25 pupils (12% 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 Donacloney Primary School are Waringstown Primary School (2 miles), St Patrick's Primary School (3.2 miles), Maralin Village Primary School (3.2 miles) and Milltown Primary School (3.3 miles).
Waringstown Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Primary SchoolMaralin Village Primary SchoolMilltown Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Donacloney Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is War Memorial, 190 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 Donacloney Primary School in June 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Donacloney Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
25
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
12.3%
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 Donacloney Primary School
When was Donacloney Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Donacloney Primary School in June 2018.
How are places allocated at Donacloney Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Donacloney 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 Donacloney Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Donacloney Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Donacloney Primary School?
Donacloney Primary School is at BAIRD AVENUE, DONACLONEY, CRAIGAVON, ARMAGH, BT66 7LP.