Jonesborough Primary School, NEWRY
Jonesborough Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Jonesborough Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Jonesborough Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
90 pupils are enrolled, 33% are entitled to free school meals, 93% are Catholic and 0% Protestant and 9% are newcomer pupils.
16 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 Jonesborough Primary School are Dromintee Primary School (2 miles), Killean Primary School (2.1 miles), St Joseph's Primary School (2.7 miles) and St Oliver Plunkett Primary School (3.4 miles).
Dromintee Primary SchoolKillean Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Primary SchoolSt Oliver Plunkett Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Jonesborough Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Jonesboro, 180 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 Jonesborough Primary School in February 2018.
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
16
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
17.8%
of pupils enrolled
5
With a statement (stage 3)
11
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 Jonesborough Primary School
When was Jonesborough Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Jonesborough Primary School in February 2018.
How are places allocated at Jonesborough Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Jonesborough 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 Jonesborough Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Jonesborough Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Jonesborough Primary School?
Jonesborough Primary School is at 54 THE VILLAGE, JONESBOROUGH, NEWRY, DOWN, BT35 8HR.