Portstewart Primary School, PORTSTEWART
Portstewart Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Portstewart.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Portstewart Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Portstewart Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
247 pupils are enrolled, 34% are entitled to free school meals, 6% are Catholic and 46% Protestant and 5% are newcomer pupils.
61 pupils (25% 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 Portstewart Primary School are St Colum's Primary School (0.2 miles), Millstrand Integrated Primary School (2.1 miles), Carnalridge Primary School (2.3 miles) and Portrush Primary School (2.8 miles).
St Colum's Primary SchoolMillstrand Integrated Primary SchoolCarnalridge Primary SchoolPortrush Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Portstewart Primary School.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lever Park, 130 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 Portstewart Primary School in January 2025.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Portstewart Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
61
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
24.7%
of pupils enrolled
15
With a statement (stage 3)
46
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
Portstewart Primary School
Questions parents ask about Portstewart Primary School
When was Portstewart Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Portstewart Primary School in January 2025.
How are places allocated at Portstewart Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Portstewart 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 Portstewart Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Portstewart Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Portstewart Primary School?
Portstewart Primary School is at CENTRAL AVENUE, PORTSTEWART, LONDONDERRY, BT55 7BT.