Meadow Bridge Primary School, HILLSBOROUGH
Meadow Bridge Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Hillsborough.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Meadow Bridge Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Meadow Bridge Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
293 pupils are enrolled, 4% are entitled to free school meals and 6% are Catholic and 56% Protestant.
37 pupils (13% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 13 of them with a statement.
Meadow Bridge Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Since opening in 2003, Meadow Bridge has been at the heart of the local community, bringing together the traditions of St James', Maze and St John's Primary Schools."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Meadow Bridge Primary School are Downshire Primary School Hillsborough (2.6 miles), Rowandale Integrated Primary School (2.8 miles), Maghaberry Primary School (2.9 miles) and Moira Primary School (3.5 miles).
Downshire Primary School HillsboroughRowandale Integrated Primary SchoolMaghaberry Primary SchoolMoira Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Meadow Bridge Primary School.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is St.James, 100 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 Meadow Bridge Primary School in July 2024.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Latest from Meadow Bridge Primary School
Eco Committee 2026/27
2 Oct 2026
September SUPER Kids
2 Oct 2026
P7 Solar System Models
1 Oct 2026
P2’s Beautiful Bold Autumn Trees
1 Oct 2026
P3 Digital Art
30 Sep 2026
P5/6 Hot Air Balloon Artwork
30 Sep 2026
From Meadow Bridge Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Keep up with Meadow Bridge Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
37
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
12.6%
of pupils enrolled
13
With a statement (stage 3)
24
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 Meadow Bridge Primary School
When was Meadow Bridge Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Meadow Bridge Primary School in July 2024.
How are places allocated at Meadow Bridge Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Meadow Bridge 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 Meadow Bridge Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Meadow Bridge Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Meadow Bridge Primary School?
Meadow Bridge Primary School is at 3 LANY ROAD, HILLSBOROUGH, DOWN, BT26 6JR.