Howard Primary School, DUNGANNON
Howard Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Dungannon.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Howard Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Howard Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
317 pupils are enrolled, 20% are entitled to free school meals, 10% are Catholic and 62% Protestant and 26% are newcomer pupils.
53 pupils (17% 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.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Howard Primary School are Windmill Integrated Primary School (1.2 miles), St Patrick's Primary School Dungannon (1.3 miles), Dungannon Primary School (1.6 miles) and Killyman Primary School (1.8 miles).
Windmill Integrated Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Primary School DungannonDungannon Primary SchoolKillyman Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Howard Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Howard Shool, 220 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Howard Primary School are Integrated College Dungannon (0.6 miles), The Royal School Dungannon (1.3 miles), St Patrick's Academy (1.5 miles) and St Patrick's College (1.5 miles).
Integrated College DungannonThe Royal School DungannonSt Patrick's AcademySt Patrick's College
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 Howard 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 Howard Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
53
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
16.7%
of pupils enrolled
14
With a statement (stage 3)
39
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 Howard Primary School
When was Howard Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Howard Primary School in November 2017.
How are places allocated at Howard Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Howard 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 Howard Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Howard Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Howard Primary School?
Howard Primary School is at 2 MAIN ROAD, MOYGASHEL, DUNGANNON, TYRONE, BT71 7QR.