St John the Baptist Primary School, CRAIGAVON
St John the Baptist Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Craigavon.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St John the Baptist Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St John the Baptist Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
466 pupils are enrolled, 24% are entitled to free school meals, 84% are Catholic and 2% Protestant and 19% are newcomer pupils.
96 pupils (21% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 23 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St John the Baptist Primary School are Ballyoran Primary School (0.4 miles), Hart Memorial Primary School (0.8 miles), Millington Primary School (1.1 miles) and Presentation Primary School (1.4 miles).
Ballyoran Primary SchoolHart Memorial Primary SchoolMillington Primary SchoolPresentation Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St John the Baptist Primary School.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Johns, 150 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St John the Baptist Primary School are St John the Baptist's College (0.3 miles), Clounagh Junior High School (1.2 miles), Craigavon Senior High School (1.5 miles) and Portadown College (1.6 miles).
St John the Baptist's CollegeClounagh Junior High SchoolCraigavon Senior High SchoolPortadown College
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 John the Baptist Primary School in December 2012.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with St John the Baptist Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
96
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
20.6%
of pupils enrolled
23
With a statement (stage 3)
73
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 John the Baptist Primary School
Questions parents ask about St John the Baptist Primary School
When was St John the Baptist Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St John the Baptist Primary School in December 2012.
How are places allocated at St John the Baptist Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St John the Baptist 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 John the Baptist Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St John the Baptist 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 John the Baptist Primary School?
St John the Baptist Primary School is at 250 GARVAGHY ROAD, PORTADOWN, CRAIGAVON, ARMAGH, BT62 1EB.