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.
196 pupils are enrolled and 11% are entitled to free school meals.
39 pupils (20% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 13 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Colman's Primary School are St Ronan's Primary School (1.5 miles), Windsor Hill Primary School (2.1 miles), St Clare???s Abbey Primary School (2.4 miles) and St Joseph's Convent Primary School (2.4 miles).
St Ronan's Primary SchoolWindsor Hill Primary SchoolSt Clare???s Abbey Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Convent Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Colman's Primary School.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Colman's Primary School are Abbey Christian Brothers Grammar School (1.6 miles), Sacred Heart Grammar School (1.6 miles) and Newry High School (1.9 miles).
Abbey Christian Brothers Grammar SchoolSacred Heart Grammar SchoolNewry High School
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 November 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
39
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
19.9%
of pupils enrolled
13
With a statement (stage 3)
26
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 November 2017.
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 43 SHEEPTOWN ROAD, SAVAL, NEWRY, DOWN, BT34 2LA.