Holywood Primary School, HOLYWOOD
Holywood Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Holywood.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Holywood Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Holywood Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
402 pupils are enrolled, 11% are entitled to free school meals, 6% are Catholic and 42% Protestant and 4% are newcomer pupils.
32 pupils (8% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 14 of them with a statement.
Holywood Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "On behalf of the children, staff and Governors I’d like to welcome you to Holywood Primary School. The life of the school is driven by enthusiasm and a desire to achieve. We aim to bring learning alive, making it exciting and stimulating. The school promotes the values and beliefs of respect, perseverance, teamwork, self-discipline, giving, compassion, honesty and responsibility."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Holywood Primary School are Sullivan Upper School (0.3 miles), St Patrick's Primary School (0.3 miles), Knocknagoney Primary School (1.8 miles) and Strathearn School (2.9 miles).
Sullivan Upper SchoolSt Patrick's Primary SchoolKnocknagoney Primary SchoolStrathearn School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Holywood Primary School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Rd 2, 110 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Holywood Primary School are Priory College (0.2 miles) and Sullivan Upper School (0.4 miles).
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 Holywood Primary School in June 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Social & online
Keep up with Holywood Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
32
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
8.0%
of pupils enrolled
14
With a statement (stage 3)
18
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
Holywood Primary School
Questions parents ask about Holywood Primary School
When was Holywood Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Holywood Primary School in June 2017.
How are places allocated at Holywood Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Holywood 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 Holywood Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Holywood Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Holywood Primary School?
Holywood Primary School is at HILLVIEW PLACE, HOLYWOOD, DOWN, BT18 9DL.