Moira Primary School, MOIRA
Moira Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Moira.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Moira Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Moira Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
432 pupils are enrolled, 10% are entitled to free school meals, 12% are Catholic and 52% Protestant and 7% are newcomer pupils.
53 pupils (12% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 8 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Moira Primary School are Rowandale Integrated Primary School (0.7 miles), Maralin Village Primary School (1.6 miles), Maghaberry Primary School (2.1 miles) and St Patrick's Primary School (2.2 miles).
Rowandale Integrated Primary SchoolMaralin Village Primary SchoolMaghaberry Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Moira Primary School.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Main Street Upper, 210 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 Moira Primary School in December 2024.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Moira Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
53
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
12.3%
of pupils enrolled
8
With a statement (stage 3)
45
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 Moira Primary School
When was Moira Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Moira Primary School in December 2024.
How are places allocated at Moira Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Moira 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 Moira Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Moira Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Moira Primary School?
Moira Primary School is at 21 BACKWOOD ROAD, MOIRA, DOWN, BT67 0LJ.