Kilmaine Primary School, BANGOR
Kilmaine Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Bangor.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Kilmaine Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Kilmaine Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
642 pupils are enrolled, 10% are entitled to free school meals, 3% are Catholic and 29% Protestant and 3% are newcomer pupils.
117 pupils (18% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 28 of them with a statement.
Kilmaine Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, hockey, tennis, gymnastics, cross-country, drama, choir and cooking.
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Kilmaine Primary School are Ballymagee Primary School (0.5 miles), Ballyholme Primary School (0.7 miles), Towerview Primary School (0.8 miles) and Bloomfield Primary School (1.2 miles).
Ballymagee Primary SchoolBallyholme Primary SchoolTowerview Primary SchoolBloomfield Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Kilmaine Primary School.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kilmaine Ps, 60 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Kilmaine Primary School are St Columbanus' College (0.6 miles), Bangor Grammar School (1 mile), Glenlola Collegiate (1.2 miles) and Bangor Academy and 6th Form College (1.3 miles).
St Columbanus' CollegeBangor Grammar SchoolGlenlola CollegiateBangor Academy and 6th Form 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 Kilmaine Primary School in May 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Latest from Kilmaine Primary School
Parent Surveys - September 2026
24 Sep 2026
Active Youth NI - Halloween Camp
24 Sep 2026
School Meals | Halloween 2026
23 Sep 2026
AFTER SCHOOL FOOTBALL
22 Sep 2026
Prim-Ed Books KS2 Letter
18 Sep 2026
Eureka! Seekers Parties - After School Science Club
9 Sep 2026
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Special educational needs
117
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
18.2%
of pupils enrolled
28
With a statement (stage 3)
89
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
Kilmaine Primary School
Questions parents ask about Kilmaine Primary School
When was Kilmaine Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Kilmaine Primary School in May 2018.
How are places allocated at Kilmaine Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Kilmaine 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 Kilmaine Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Kilmaine Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Kilmaine Primary School?
Kilmaine Primary School is at 6 LYNDALE DRIVE, BANGOR, DOWN, BT19 6EF.