St Oliver Plunkett Primary School, NEWRY
St Oliver Plunkett Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Oliver Plunkett Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Oliver Plunkett Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
125 pupils are enrolled and 24% are entitled to free school meals.
24 pupils (19% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 9 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Oliver Plunkett Primary School are Dromintee Primary School (1.4 miles), St Mary's Primary School (2.1 miles), Jonesborough Primary School (3.4 miles) and St Brigid's Primary School (3.6 miles).
Dromintee Primary SchoolSt Mary's Primary SchoolJonesborough Primary SchoolSt Brigid's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Oliver Plunkett Primary School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Forkhill, 150 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 Oliver Plunkett Primary School 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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Special educational needs
24
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
19.2%
of pupils enrolled
9
With a statement (stage 3)
15
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 Oliver Plunkett Primary School
When was St Oliver Plunkett Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Oliver Plunkett Primary School in June 2018.
How are places allocated at St Oliver Plunkett Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Oliver Plunkett 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 Oliver Plunkett Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Oliver Plunkett 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 Oliver Plunkett Primary School?
St Oliver Plunkett Primary School is at 11 SCHOOL ROAD, FORKHILL, NEWRY, DOWN, BT35 9SN.