Portavogie Primary School, NEWTOWNARDS
Portavogie Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newtownards.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Portavogie Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Portavogie Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
194 pupils are enrolled, 14% are entitled to free school meals and 3% are Catholic and 74% Protestant.
25 pupils (13% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 12 of them with a statement.
Portavogie Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "You will find us on the beautiful Ards Peninsula. From our playgrounds and classrooms you can look out to the Irish Sea and a short walk takes you to the hub of the village, Portavogie harbour."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Portavogie Primary School are Kirkistown Primary School (1.8 miles), Victoria Primary School (Ballyhalbert) (2.6 miles), Kircubbin Integrated Primary School (3.9 miles) and St Patrick's Primary School (3.9 miles).
Kirkistown Primary SchoolVictoria Primary School (Ballyhalbert)Kircubbin Integrated Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Portavogie Primary School.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School Corner, 70 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 Portavogie Primary School in June 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Social & online
Keep up with Portavogie Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
25
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
12.9%
of pupils enrolled
12
With a statement (stage 3)
13
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 Portavogie Primary School
When was Portavogie Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Portavogie Primary School in June 2019.
How are places allocated at Portavogie Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Portavogie 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 Portavogie Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Portavogie Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Portavogie Primary School?
Portavogie Primary School is at NEW HARBOUR ROAD, PORTAVOGIE, NEWTOWNARDS, DOWN, BT22 1EE.