Kilkeel Primary School, KILKEEL
Kilkeel Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Kilkeel.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Kilkeel Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Kilkeel Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
528 pupils are enrolled, 18% are entitled to free school meals, 3% are Catholic and 64% Protestant and 8% are newcomer pupils.
100 pupils (19% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 38 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Kilkeel Primary School are St Colman's Primary School (0.5 miles), St Columban's Primary School (1.1 miles), Gaelscoil na mBeann (1.2 miles) and St Joseph's Primary School (2.4 miles).
St Colman's Primary SchoolSt Columban's Primary SchoolGaelscoil na mBeannSt Joseph's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Kilkeel Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kilkeel Primary School, 80 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Kilkeel Primary School are Kilkeel High School (under 0.1 miles) and St Louis Grammar School (1.3 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 Kilkeel Primary School in December 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Kilkeel Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
100
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
18.9%
of pupils enrolled
38
With a statement (stage 3)
62
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
Kilkeel Primary School
Questions parents ask about Kilkeel Primary School
When was Kilkeel Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Kilkeel Primary School in December 2019.
How are places allocated at Kilkeel Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Kilkeel 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 Kilkeel Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Kilkeel Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Kilkeel Primary School?
Kilkeel Primary School is at 130 HARBOUR ROAD, KILKEEL, DOWN, BT34 4AT.