Killowen Primary School, COLERAINE
Killowen Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Coleraine.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Killowen Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Killowen Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
196 pupils are enrolled, 42% are entitled to free school meals, 13% are Catholic and 48% Protestant and 5% are newcomer pupils.
61 pupils (31% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 16 of them with a statement.
Killowen Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include art and homework club.
The school runs a breakfast club.
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Killowen Primary School are St John's Primary School (0.4 miles), St Malachy's Primary School (0.4 miles), Irish Society's Primary School (0.7 miles) and D H Christie Memorial Primary School (0.9 miles).
St John's Primary SchoolSt Malachy's Primary SchoolIrish Society's Primary SchoolD H Christie Memorial Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Killowen Primary School.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Christie Park, 110 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Killowen Primary School are Coleraine College (0.6 miles), Coleraine Grammar (0.8 miles), Loreto College (1 mile) and North Coast Integrated College (1.4 miles).
Coleraine CollegeColeraine GrammarLoreto CollegeNorth Coast Integrated 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 Killowen Primary School in November 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Social & online
Keep up with Killowen Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
61
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
31.1%
of pupils enrolled
16
With a statement (stage 3)
45
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
Killowen Primary School
Questions parents ask about Killowen Primary School
When was Killowen Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Killowen Primary School in November 2019.
How are places allocated at Killowen Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Killowen 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 Killowen Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Killowen Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Killowen Primary School?
Killowen Primary School is at 55 SHUTTLE HILL, COLERAINE, LONDONDERRY, BT51 3BZ.