St Marys Primary School Dechomet, CASTLEWELLAN
St Marys Primary School Dechomet is a primary school for pupils in Castlewellan.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Marys Primary School Dechomet in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Marys Primary School Dechomet is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
84 pupils are enrolled.
18 pupils (21% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 6 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Marys Primary School Dechomet are Drumadonnell Primary School (1.4 miles), St Matthew's Primary School Magheramayo (3.2 miles), St Michael's Primary School (Finnis) (4.4 miles) and Iveagh Primary School (5.7 miles).
Drumadonnell Primary SchoolSt Matthew's Primary School MagheramayoSt Michael's Primary School (Finnis)Iveagh Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Marys Primary School Dechomet.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Turleys, 120 metres away.
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 Marys Primary School Dechomet in November 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Special educational needs
18
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
21.4%
of pupils enrolled
6
With a statement (stage 3)
12
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".
Questions parents ask about St Marys Primary School Dechomet
When was St Marys Primary School Dechomet last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Marys Primary School Dechomet in November 2019.
How are places allocated at St Marys Primary School Dechomet?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Marys Primary School Dechomet 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 Marys Primary School Dechomet?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Marys Primary School Dechomet. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is St Marys Primary School Dechomet?
St Marys Primary School Dechomet is at 6 CLOSKELT ROAD, BALLYWARD, CASTLEWELLAN, DOWN, BT31 9QE.