Dromintee Primary School, NEWRY
Dromintee Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Dromintee Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Dromintee Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
156 pupils are enrolled and 11% are entitled to free school meals.
21 pupils (14% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 5 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Dromintee Primary School are St Oliver Plunkett Primary School (1.4 miles), Jonesborough Primary School (2 miles), St Mary's Primary School (2.8 miles) and St Joseph's Primary School (2.9 miles).
St Oliver Plunkett Primary SchoolJonesborough Primary SchoolSt Mary's Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Dromintee Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dromintee Primary School, 10 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 Dromintee Primary School in June 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Latest from Dromintee Primary School
Fire Safety Talk
1 Oct 2026
Makaton Awareness school
30 Sep 2026
Feast Day of Archangel Michael
29 Sep 2026
School photographer visit
28 Sep 2026
Congratulations to our outstanding past pupils
25 Sep 2026
Harvest feast
24 Sep 2026
From Dromintee Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Special educational needs
21
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
13.5%
of pupils enrolled
5
With a statement (stage 3)
16
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 Dromintee Primary School
When was Dromintee Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Dromintee Primary School in June 2017.
How are places allocated at Dromintee Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Dromintee 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 Dromintee Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Dromintee Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Dromintee Primary School?
Dromintee Primary School is at 8 BALLYNAMADDA ROAD, NEWRY, DOWN, BT35 8TD.