Gaelscoil Aodha Rua, DUNGANNON
Gaelscoil Aodha Rua is a primary school for pupils in Dungannon.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Gaelscoil Aodha Rua in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Gaelscoil Aodha Rua is an other maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
123 pupils are enrolled and 20% are entitled to free school meals.
15 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 Gaelscoil Aodha Rua are Dungannon Primary School (0.6 miles), St Patrick's Primary School Dungannon (0.8 miles), Windmill Integrated Primary School (0.8 miles) and Howard Primary School (1.9 miles).
Dungannon Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Primary School DungannonWindmill Integrated Primary SchoolHoward Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Gaelscoil Aodha Rua.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Donaghmore Road, 90 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Gaelscoil Aodha Rua are Drumglass High School (0.5 miles), The Royal School Dungannon (0.7 miles), St Patrick's Academy (0.8 miles) and St Patrick's College (0.9 miles).
Drumglass High SchoolThe Royal School DungannonSt Patrick's AcademySt Patrick's 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 Gaelscoil Aodha Rua in February 2018.
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
15
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
12.2%
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".
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Gaelscoil Aodha Rua
When was Gaelscoil Aodha Rua last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Gaelscoil Aodha Rua in February 2018.
How are places allocated at Gaelscoil Aodha Rua?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Gaelscoil Aodha Rua 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 Gaelscoil Aodha Rua?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Gaelscoil Aodha Rua. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Gaelscoil Aodha Rua?
Gaelscoil Aodha Rua is at 97 Donaghmore Road, DUNGANNON, TYRONE, BT70 1HD.