St Finian's Primary School, NEWTOWNARDS
St Finian's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newtownards.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Finian's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Finian'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.
152 pupils are enrolled, 26% are entitled to free school meals, 45% are Catholic and 9% Protestant and 45% are newcomer pupils.
21 pupils (14% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 11 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Finian's Primary School are Victoria Primary School (0.2 miles), Londonderry Primary School (0.4 miles), Regent House School (0.6 miles) and Newtownards Model Primary School (0.6 miles).
Victoria Primary SchoolLondonderry Primary SchoolRegent House SchoolNewtownards Model Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Finian's Primary School.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Newtownards Tech, 180 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Finian's Primary School are Movilla High School (0.4 miles) and Regent House School (0.6 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 St Finian's Primary School in November 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with St Finian's Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
21
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
13.8%
of pupils enrolled
11
With a statement (stage 3)
10
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 Finian's Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Finian's Primary School
When was St Finian's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Finian's Primary School in November 2019.
How are places allocated at St Finian's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Finian'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 Finian's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Finian'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 Finian's Primary School?
St Finian's Primary School is at 37-39 ANN STREET, NEWTOWNARDS, DOWN, BT23 7AD.