Dromore Central Primary School, DROMORE
Dromore Central Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Dromore.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Dromore Central Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Dromore Central Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
681 pupils are enrolled, 15% are entitled to free school meals, 6% are Catholic and 62% Protestant and 3% are newcomer pupils.
117 pupils (17% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 25 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Dromore Central Primary School are St Colman's Primary School (0.3 miles), Fair Hill Primary School (3.9 miles), Meadow Bridge Primary School (4.1 miles) and Donacloney Primary School (4.2 miles).
St Colman's Primary SchoolFair Hill Primary SchoolMeadow Bridge Primary SchoolDonacloney Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Dromore Central Primary School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dromore(Down) Police Station, 90 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 Dromore Central Primary School in June 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
Dromore Central Primary School is a primary school located in Dromore, County Down, Northern Ireland. The original school building was built in 1938 and had approximately 700 pupils aged from 4–11 years in 28 classes.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Dromore Central Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
117
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
17.2%
of pupils enrolled
25
With a statement (stage 3)
92
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
Dromore Central Primary School
Questions parents ask about Dromore Central Primary School
When was Dromore Central Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Dromore Central Primary School in June 2018.
How are places allocated at Dromore Central Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Dromore Central 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 Dromore Central Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Dromore Central Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Dromore Central Primary School?
Dromore Central Primary School is at 2 BANBRIDGE ROAD, DROMORE, DOWN, BT25 1AD.