Glasswater Primary School, DOWNPATRICK
Glasswater Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Downpatrick.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Glasswater Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Glasswater Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
72 pupils are enrolled, 22% are entitled to free school meals and 8% are Catholic and 64% Protestant.
12 pupils (17% 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 Glasswater Primary School are St Joseph's Primary School (0.3 miles), Cedar Integrated Primary School (0.4 miles), The Holy Family Primary School (2.3 miles) and Derryboy Primary School (3 miles).
St Joseph's Primary SchoolCedar Integrated Primary SchoolThe Holy Family Primary SchoolDerryboy Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Glasswater Primary School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Colmcilles Sch Crossgar, 220 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 Glasswater Primary School in November 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Glasswater Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
12
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
16.7%
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
Glasswater Primary School
Questions parents ask about Glasswater Primary School
When was Glasswater Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Glasswater Primary School in November 2017.
How are places allocated at Glasswater Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Glasswater 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 Glasswater Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Glasswater Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Glasswater Primary School?
Glasswater Primary School is at 6 John Street, Crossgar, DOWNPATRICK, DOWN, BT30 9EG.