Newcastle Primary School, NEWCASTLE
Newcastle Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newcastle.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Newcastle Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Newcastle Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
211 pupils are enrolled, 23% are entitled to free school meals, 23% are Catholic and 39% Protestant and 10% are newcomer pupils.
30 pupils (14% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 15 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Newcastle Primary School are St Mary's Primary School (0.2 miles), All Childrens Integrated Primary School (1 mile), St Joseph's Primary School (1.6 miles) and St Patrick's Primary School (3 miles).
St Mary's Primary SchoolAll Childrens Integrated Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Newcastle Primary School.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Back Of Tech, 50 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 Newcastle Primary School in March 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Newcastle Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
30
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
14.2%
of pupils enrolled
15
With a statement (stage 3)
15
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
Newcastle Primary School
Questions parents ask about Newcastle Primary School
When was Newcastle Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Newcastle Primary School in March 2019.
How are places allocated at Newcastle Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Newcastle 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 Newcastle Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Newcastle Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Newcastle Primary School?
Newcastle Primary School is at SHIMNA ROAD, NEWCASTLE, DOWN, BT33 0AS.