Newtownhamilton Primary School, NEWRY
Newtownhamilton Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Newtownhamilton Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Newtownhamilton Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
42 pupils are enrolled, 26% are entitled to free school meals, 0% are Catholic and 79% Protestant and 12% are newcomer pupils.
11 pupils (26% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Newtownhamilton Primary School are St Michael's Primary School (0.6 miles), Cortamlet Primary School (2.2 miles), St Malachy's Primary School (2.7 miles) and St Oliver's Primary School (Carrickrovaddy) (2.9 miles).
St Michael's Primary SchoolCortamlet Primary SchoolSt Malachy's Primary SchoolSt Oliver's Primary School (Carrickrovaddy)
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Newtownhamilton Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Newtownhamilton High School, 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 Newtownhamilton Primary School in March 2020.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Newtownhamilton Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
11
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
26.2%
of pupils enrolled
Not published
With a statement (stage 3)
Not published
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
Newtownhamilton Primary School
Questions parents ask about Newtownhamilton Primary School
When was Newtownhamilton Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Newtownhamilton Primary School in March 2020.
How are places allocated at Newtownhamilton Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Newtownhamilton 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 Newtownhamilton Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Newtownhamilton Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Newtownhamilton Primary School?
Newtownhamilton Primary School is at 8 SCHOOL ROAD, NEWRY, DOWN, BT35 0DQ.