Old Warren Primary School, LISBURN
Old Warren Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Lisburn.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Old Warren Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Old Warren Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
149 pupils are enrolled, 49% are entitled to free school meals, 15% are Catholic and 46% Protestant and 20% are newcomer pupils.
45 pupils (30% 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 Old Warren Primary School are Lisburn Central Primary School (0.5 miles), St Aloysius Primary School (0.5 miles), Tonagh Primary School (0.7 miles) and Knockmore Primary School (0.7 miles).
Lisburn Central Primary SchoolSt Aloysius Primary SchoolTonagh Primary SchoolKnockmore Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Old Warren Primary School.
21 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Park View, 100 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Old Warren Primary School are Lisnagarvey High School (0.2 miles), St Patrick's Academy (0.6 miles), Wallace High School (1.1 miles) and Friends' School (1.1 miles).
Lisnagarvey High SchoolSt Patrick's AcademyWallace High SchoolFriends' School
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 Old Warren Primary School in June 2016.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Old Warren Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
45
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
30.2%
of pupils enrolled
15
With a statement (stage 3)
30
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
Questions parents ask about Old Warren Primary School
When was Old Warren Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Old Warren Primary School in June 2016.
How are places allocated at Old Warren Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Old Warren 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 Old Warren Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Old Warren Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Old Warren Primary School?
Old Warren Primary School is at 147 DRUMBEG DRIVE, OLD WARREN, LISBURN, ANTRIM, BT28 1QP.