Knockmore Primary School, LISBURN
Knockmore Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Lisburn.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Knockmore Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Knockmore Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
218 pupils are enrolled, 51% are entitled to free school meals, 16% are Catholic and 28% Protestant and 6% are newcomer pupils.
134 pupils (62% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 105 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Knockmore Primary School are St Aloysius Primary School (0.4 miles), Old Warren Primary School (0.7 miles), Tonagh Primary School (0.8 miles) and Killowen Primary School (1 mile).
St Aloysius Primary SchoolOld Warren Primary SchoolTonagh Primary SchoolKillowen Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Knockmore Primary School.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hertford Cresent Upper, 60 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Knockmore Primary School are St Patrick's Academy (0.3 miles), Lisnagarvey High School (0.7 miles), Laurelhill Community College (0.8 miles) and Wallace High School (1.2 miles).
St Patrick's AcademyLisnagarvey High SchoolLaurelhill Community CollegeWallace High 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 Knockmore Primary School in November 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Knockmore Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
134
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
61.5%
of pupils enrolled
105
With a statement (stage 3)
29
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 Knockmore Primary School
When was Knockmore Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Knockmore Primary School in November 2017.
How are places allocated at Knockmore Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Knockmore 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 Knockmore Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Knockmore Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Knockmore Primary School?
Knockmore Primary School is at HERTFORD CRESCENT, LISBURN, ANTRIM, BT28 1SA.