Donaghadee Primary School, DONAGHADEE
Donaghadee Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Donaghadee.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Donaghadee Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Donaghadee Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
420 pupils are enrolled, 24% are entitled to free school meals, 4% are Catholic and 27% Protestant and 5% are newcomer pupils.
46 pupils (11% 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 Donaghadee Primary School are St Anne's Primary School (0.2 miles), Ballyvester Primary School (1.2 miles), Millisle Primary School (2.3 miles) and Towerview Primary School (3.6 miles).
St Anne's Primary SchoolBallyvester Primary SchoolMillisle Primary SchoolTowerview Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Donaghadee Primary School.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cannyreagh Road, 240 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 Donaghadee Primary School in November 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
46
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
11.0%
of pupils enrolled
16
With a statement (stage 3)
30
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 Donaghadee Primary School
When was Donaghadee Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Donaghadee Primary School in November 2017.
How are places allocated at Donaghadee Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Donaghadee 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 Donaghadee Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Donaghadee Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Donaghadee Primary School?
Donaghadee Primary School is at NORTHFIELD ROAD, DONAGHADEE, DOWN, BT21 0BD.