Kilcooley Primary School, BANGOR
Kilcooley Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Bangor.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Kilcooley Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Kilcooley Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
239 pupils are enrolled and 59% are entitled to free school meals.
148 pupils (62% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 109 of them with a statement.
Kilcooley Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "A warm welcome to Kilcooley Primary School and Nursery Unit. We want every child to achieve the best they can in a happy, nurturing and restorative environment. Our experienced team of enthusiastic staff members ensure daily that the children are at the heart of this community."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Kilcooley Primary School are St Malachy's Primary School (0.4 miles), Rathmore Primary School (0.7 miles), Clandeboye Primary School (0.7 miles) and Grange Park Primary School (0.8 miles).
St Malachy's Primary SchoolRathmore Primary SchoolClandeboye Primary SchoolGrange Park Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Kilcooley Primary School.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ballynoe Cardens, 210 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Kilcooley Primary School are Bangor Academy and 6th Form College (1.5 miles) and Glenlola Collegiate (1.5 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 Kilcooley Primary School in November 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Social & online
Keep up with Kilcooley Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
148
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
61.9%
of pupils enrolled
109
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
Kilcooley Primary School
Questions parents ask about Kilcooley Primary School
When was Kilcooley Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Kilcooley Primary School in November 2018.
How are places allocated at Kilcooley Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Kilcooley 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 Kilcooley Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Kilcooley Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Kilcooley Primary School?
Kilcooley Primary School is at GANAWAY AVENUE, BANGOR, DOWN, BT19 1QS.