Orchard County Primary School, CRAIGAVON
Orchard County Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Craigavon.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Orchard County Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Orchard County Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
175 pupils are enrolled and 8% are entitled to free school meals.
28 pupils (16% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 9 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Orchard County Primary School are Clintyclay Primary School (1.7 miles), St John's Eglish(1) Primary School (1.9 miles), St Peter's Primary School (2.9 miles) and Birches Primary School (3.2 miles).
Clintyclay Primary SchoolSt John's Eglish(1) Primary SchoolSt Peter's Primary SchoolBirches Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Orchard County Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Annaghmore Church, 270 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 Orchard County Primary School in June 2026.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Getting There
Bus Stops
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Special educational needs
28
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
16.0%
of pupils enrolled
9
With a statement (stage 3)
19
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 Orchard County Primary School
When was Orchard County Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Orchard County Primary School in June 2026.
How are places allocated at Orchard County Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Orchard County 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 Orchard County Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Orchard County Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Orchard County Primary School?
Orchard County Primary School is at 65 BLACKISLAND ROAD, PORTADOWN, CRAIGAVON, ARMAGH, BT62 1NH.