Rathmore Primary School, BANGOR
Rathmore Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Bangor.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Rathmore Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Rathmore Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
489 pupils are enrolled, 13% are entitled to free school meals and 3% are Catholic and 43% Protestant.
92 pupils (19% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 16 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Rathmore Primary School are Grange Park Primary School (0.6 miles), Kilcooley Primary School (0.7 miles), Crawfordsburn Primary School (0.9 miles) and Clandeboye Primary School (0.9 miles).
Grange Park Primary SchoolKilcooley Primary SchoolCrawfordsburn Primary SchoolClandeboye Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Rathmore Primary School.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is 35 Rathmore Road, 90 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Rathmore Primary School are Bangor Academy and 6th Form College (1.5 miles) and Glenlola Collegiate (1.6 miles).
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 Rathmore Primary School in June 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Rathmore Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
92
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
18.8%
of pupils enrolled
16
With a statement (stage 3)
76
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
Rathmore Primary School
Questions parents ask about Rathmore Primary School
When was Rathmore Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Rathmore Primary School in June 2017.
How are places allocated at Rathmore Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Rathmore 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 Rathmore Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Rathmore Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Rathmore Primary School?
Rathmore Primary School is at RATHMORE ROAD, BANGOR, DOWN, BT19 1DJ.