St Michael's Primary School (Finnis), DROMORE
St Michael's Primary School (Finnis) is a primary school for pupils in Dromore.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Michael's Primary School (Finnis) in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Michael's Primary School (Finnis) is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
82 pupils are enrolled and 9% are entitled to free school meals.
5 pupils (6% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice.
St Michael's Primary School (Finnis) in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Michael's Primary School (Finnis) are Dromara Primary School (1.5 miles), Fair Hill Primary School (2.4 miles) and St Marys Primary School Dechomet (4.4 miles).
Dromara Primary SchoolFair Hill Primary SchoolSt Marys Primary School Dechomet
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Michael's Primary School (Finnis).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Finnis, 90 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 Michael's Primary School (Finnis) in June 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
5
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
6.1%
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".
Questions parents ask about St Michael's Primary School (Finnis)
When was St Michael's Primary School (Finnis) last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Michael's Primary School (Finnis) in June 2018.
How are places allocated at St Michael's Primary School (Finnis)?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Michael's Primary School (Finnis) 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 (Finnis)?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Michael's Primary School (Finnis). 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 (Finnis)?
St Michael's Primary School (Finnis) is at 145 RATHFRILAND ROAD FINNIS, DROMARA, DROMORE, DOWN, BT25 2EE.