Killinchy Primary School, NEWTOWNARDS
Killinchy Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newtownards.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Killinchy Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Killinchy Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
304 pupils are enrolled and 7% are entitled to free school meals.
36 pupils (12% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 20 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Killinchy Primary School are Derryboy Primary School (3.2 miles), St Caolan's Primary School (3.8 miles), Carrickmannon Primary School (4.2 miles) and St Mary's Primary School (4.6 miles).
Derryboy Primary SchoolSt Caolan's Primary SchoolCarrickmannon Primary SchoolSt Mary's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Killinchy Primary School.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is 48 Killinchy Rd, 240 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 Killinchy Primary School in June 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Getting There
Bus Stops
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Special educational needs
36
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
11.8%
of pupils enrolled
20
With a statement (stage 3)
16
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 Killinchy Primary School
When was Killinchy Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Killinchy Primary School in June 2018.
How are places allocated at Killinchy Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Killinchy 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 Killinchy Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Killinchy Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Killinchy Primary School?
Killinchy Primary School is at MAIN STREET, KILLINCHY, NEWTOWNARDS, DOWN, BT23 6PN.