Gilford Primary School, CRAIGAVON
Gilford Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Craigavon.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Gilford Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Gilford Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
92 pupils are enrolled, 27% are entitled to free school meals, 16% are Catholic and 38% Protestant and 12% are newcomer pupils.
34 pupils (37% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 17 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Gilford Primary School are St John's Primary School (0.1 miles), Moyallon Primary School (2 miles), St Colman's (Bann) Primary School (2.1 miles) and Tandragee Primary School (2.5 miles).
St John's Primary SchoolMoyallon Primary SchoolSt Colman's (Bann) Primary SchoolTandragee Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Gilford Primary School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gilford, 260 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 Gilford Primary School in November 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Bus Stops
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Special educational needs
34
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
37.0%
of pupils enrolled
17
With a statement (stage 3)
17
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 Gilford Primary School
When was Gilford Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Gilford Primary School in November 2019.
How are places allocated at Gilford Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Gilford 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 Gilford Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Gilford Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Gilford Primary School?
Gilford Primary School is at CASTLE HILL, GILFORD, CRAIGAVON, ARMAGH, BT63 6HH.