Newtownards Model Primary School, NEWTOWNARDS
Newtownards Model Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newtownards.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Newtownards Model Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Newtownards Model Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
373 pupils are enrolled, 27% are entitled to free school meals, 5% are Catholic and 42% Protestant and 11% are newcomer pupils.
49 pupils (13% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 14 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Newtownards Model Primary School are Regent House School (0.2 miles), Londonderry Primary School (0.6 miles), St Finian's Primary School (0.6 miles) and West Winds Primary School (0.8 miles).
Regent House SchoolLondonderry Primary SchoolSt Finian's Primary SchoolWest Winds Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Newtownards Model Primary School.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mill Street, 130 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Newtownards Model Primary School are Regent House School (0.2 miles) and Movilla High School (1.1 miles).
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 Newtownards Model Primary School in March 2025.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Newtownards Model Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
49
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
13.1%
of pupils enrolled
14
With a statement (stage 3)
35
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
Newtownards Model Primary School
Questions parents ask about Newtownards Model Primary School
When was Newtownards Model Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Newtownards Model Primary School in March 2025.
How are places allocated at Newtownards Model Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Newtownards Model 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 Newtownards Model Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Newtownards Model Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Newtownards Model Primary School?
Newtownards Model Primary School is at SCRABO ROAD, NEWTOWNARDS, DOWN, BT23 4NW.