Kirkistown Primary School, NEWTOWNARDS
Kirkistown Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newtownards.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Kirkistown Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Kirkistown Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
56 pupils are enrolled and 38% are entitled to free school meals.
24 pupils (43% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 11 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Kirkistown Primary School are Portavogie Primary School (1.8 miles), St Patrick's Primary School (2.2 miles), Victoria Primary School (Ballyhalbert) (4 miles) and Kircubbin Integrated Primary School (4.2 miles).
Portavogie Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Primary SchoolVictoria Primary School (Ballyhalbert)Kircubbin Integrated Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Kirkistown Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kirkistown School, 20 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 Kirkistown Primary School in June 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Kirkistown Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
24
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
42.9%
of pupils enrolled
11
With a statement (stage 3)
13
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 Kirkistown Primary School
When was Kirkistown Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Kirkistown Primary School in June 2018.
How are places allocated at Kirkistown Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Kirkistown 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 Kirkistown Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Kirkistown Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Kirkistown Primary School?
Kirkistown Primary School is at MAIN ROAD, CLOUGHEY, NEWTOWNARDS, DOWN, BT22 1JA.