St Colman's Primary School, NEWRY
St Colman's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Colman's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Colman'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.
229 pupils are enrolled, 41% are entitled to free school meals, 86% are Catholic and 0% Protestant and 9% are newcomer pupils.
87 pupils (38% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 35 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Colman's Primary School are Kilkeel Primary School (0.5 miles), St Columban's Primary School (1.5 miles), Gaelscoil na mBeann (1.6 miles) and Grange Primary School (2.3 miles).
Kilkeel Primary SchoolSt Columban's Primary SchoolGaelscoil na mBeannGrange Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Colman's Primary School.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Colman's PS, 60 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Colman's Primary School are Kilkeel High School (0.4 miles) and St Louis Grammar School (0.9 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 Colman's Primary School in January 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with St Colman's Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
87
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
38.0%
of pupils enrolled
35
With a statement (stage 3)
52
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 Colman's Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Colman's Primary School
When was St Colman's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Colman's Primary School in January 2018.
How are places allocated at St Colman's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Colman'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 Colman's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Colman'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 Colman's Primary School?
St Colman's Primary School is at 5 GREENCASTLE ROAD, KILKEEL, NEWRY, DOWN, BT34 4DE.