Killowen Primary School, LISBURN
Killowen Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Lisburn.
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.
424 pupils are enrolled, 24% are entitled to free school meals, 5% are Catholic and 36% Protestant and 12% are newcomer pupils.
124 pupils (29% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 25 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Killowen Primary School are Pond Park Primary School (0.3 miles), Ballymacash Primary School (0.5 miles), Wallace High School (0.9 miles) and St Aloysius Primary School (0.9 miles).
Pond Park Primary SchoolBallymacash Primary SchoolWallace High SchoolSt Aloysius Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Killowen Primary School.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Orangehall Lane, 200 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Killowen Primary School are Laurelhill Community College (0.3 miles), St Patrick's Academy (0.9 miles), Wallace High School (0.9 miles) and Friends' School (1.1 miles).
Laurelhill Community CollegeSt Patrick's AcademyWallace High SchoolFriends' School
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 June 2026.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Killowen Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
124
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
29.2%
of pupils enrolled
25
With a statement (stage 3)
99
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
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 June 2026.
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 20 LAURELHILL ROAD, LISBURN, ANTRIM, BT28 2UH.