St Michael's Primary School, NEWRY
St Michael's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Michael's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Michael'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.
74 pupils are enrolled, 39% are entitled to free school meals, 61% are Catholic and 0% Protestant and 46% are newcomer pupils.
13 pupils (18% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Michael's Primary School are Newtownhamilton Primary School (0.6 miles), Cortamlet Primary School (2.1 miles), St Oliver's Primary School (Carrickrovaddy) (2.3 miles) and St Malachy's Primary School (3 miles).
Newtownhamilton Primary SchoolCortamlet Primary SchoolSt Oliver's Primary School (Carrickrovaddy)St Malachy's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Michael's Primary 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 Michael's Primary School in June 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
13
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
17.6%
of pupils enrolled
Not published
With a statement (stage 3)
Not published
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 Michael's Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Michael's Primary School
When was St Michael's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Michael's Primary School in June 2017.
How are places allocated at St Michael's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Michael'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 Michael's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Michael'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 Michael's Primary School?
St Michael's Primary School is at 86 DUNDALK STREET, NEWTOWNHAMILTON, NEWRY, DOWN, BT35 0PB.