St Brendan's Primary School, CRAIGAVON
St Brendan's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Craigavon.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Brendan's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Brendan's Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
392 pupils are enrolled, 34% are entitled to free school meals and 20% are newcomer pupils.
58 pupils (15% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 36 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Brendan's Primary School are Drumgor Primary School (0.8 miles), St Anthony's Primary School (0.8 miles), Tullygally Primary School (1 mile) and Bleary Primary School (1.3 miles).
Drumgor Primary SchoolSt Anthony's Primary SchoolTullygally Primary SchoolBleary Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Brendan's Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Moyraverty, 120 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Brendan's Primary School are Lismore Comprehensive School (0.4 miles) and Brownlow Int College (0.7 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 St Brendan's Primary School in February 2020.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with St Brendan's Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
58
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
14.8%
of pupils enrolled
36
With a statement (stage 3)
22
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
St Brendan's Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Brendan's Primary School
When was St Brendan's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Brendan's Primary School in February 2020.
How are places allocated at St Brendan's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Brendan's 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 St Brendan's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Brendan's Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is St Brendan's Primary School?
St Brendan's Primary School is at MOYRAVERTY WEST ROAD, CRAIGAVON, ARMAGH, BT65 5HS.