Gibson Primary School, OMAGH
Gibson Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Omagh.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Gibson Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Gibson Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
320 pupils are enrolled, 24% are entitled to free school meals, 16% are Catholic and 53% Protestant and 11% are newcomer pupils.
62 pupils (19% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 26 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Gibson Primary School are Omagh County Primary School (0.3 miles), Christ the King Primary School (0.7 miles), Holy Family Primary School (0.9 miles) and St Mary's Primary School (1 mile).
Omagh County Primary SchoolChrist the King Primary SchoolHoly Family Primary SchoolSt Mary's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Gibson Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gibson Ps, 50 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Gibson Primary School are Omagh High School (0.5 miles), Omagh Academy (0.6 miles), Christian Brothers' Grammar School (0.7 miles) and Loreto Grammar School (0.8 miles).
Omagh High SchoolOmagh AcademyChristian Brothers' Grammar SchoolLoreto Grammar School
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 Gibson Primary School in March 2020.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Gibson Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
62
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
19.4%
of pupils enrolled
26
With a statement (stage 3)
36
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 Gibson Primary School
When was Gibson Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Gibson Primary School in March 2020.
How are places allocated at Gibson Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Gibson 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 Gibson Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Gibson Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Gibson Primary School?
Gibson Primary School is at 64 OLD MOUNTFIELD ROAD, OMAGH, TYRONE, BT79 7EG.