Holy Cross Primary School, NEWRY
Holy Cross Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Holy Cross Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Holy Cross Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
98 pupils are enrolled and 25% are entitled to free school meals.
18 pupils (18% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 5 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Holy Cross Primary School are Brackenagh West Primary School (3 miles), Gaelscoil na mBeann (3.6 miles), St Columban's Primary School (3.6 miles) and St Colman's Primary School (3.7 miles).
Brackenagh West Primary SchoolGaelscoil na mBeannSt Columban's Primary SchoolSt Colman's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Holy Cross Primary School.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Attical Grants Shop, 60 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 Holy Cross Primary School in June 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Holy Cross Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
18
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
18.4%
of pupils enrolled
5
With a statement (stage 3)
13
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 Holy Cross Primary School
When was Holy Cross Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Holy Cross Primary School in June 2018.
How are places allocated at Holy Cross Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Holy Cross Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Holy Cross Primary School?
Holy Cross Primary School is at 6 ATTICAL BOG ROAD, KILKEEL, NEWRY, DOWN, BT34 4HT.