Killowen Primary School, NEWRY
Killowen Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Killowen Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Killowen Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
33 pupils are enrolled and 30% are entitled to free school meals.
11 pupils (33% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Killowen Primary School are Kilbroney Integrated Primary School (2.5 miles), St Bronagh's Primary School (2.7 miles), Grange Primary School (4.5 miles) and St Dallan's Primary School (4.5 miles).
Kilbroney Integrated Primary SchoolSt Bronagh's Primary SchoolGrange Primary SchoolSt Dallan's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Killowen Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Chapel Cnr, 280 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 Killowen Primary School in June 2019.
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
11
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
33.3%
of pupils enrolled
Not published
With a statement (stage 3)
Not published
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 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 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 88 KILLOWEN OLD ROAD, ROSTREVOR, NEWRY, DOWN, BT34 3AE.