St Oliver's Primary School (Carrickrovaddy), NEWRY
St Oliver's Primary School (Carrickrovaddy) is a primary school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Oliver's Primary School (Carrickrovaddy) in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Oliver's Primary School (Carrickrovaddy) is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
38 pupils are enrolled and 37% are entitled to free school meals.
7 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 Oliver's Primary School (Carrickrovaddy) are St Michael's Primary School (2.3 miles), St Laurence O'Toole's Primary School (2.7 miles), St Patrick's Primary School (2.8 miles) and Newtownhamilton Primary School (2.9 miles).
St Michael's Primary SchoolSt Laurence O'Toole's Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Primary SchoolNewtownhamilton Primary School
Source: Department of Education (NI) school data
Key Information
Department of Education (NI)Inspection
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Oliver's Primary School (Carrickrovaddy) in March 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with St Oliver's Primary School (Carrickrovaddy)
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
7
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
18.4%
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 Oliver's Primary School (Carrickrovaddy)
When was St Oliver's Primary School (Carrickrovaddy) last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Oliver's Primary School (Carrickrovaddy) in March 2017.
How are places allocated at St Oliver's Primary School (Carrickrovaddy)?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Oliver's Primary School (Carrickrovaddy) 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's Primary School (Carrickrovaddy)?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Oliver's Primary School (Carrickrovaddy). Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is St Oliver's Primary School (Carrickrovaddy)?
St Oliver's Primary School (Carrickrovaddy) is at 2 ROXBOROUGH ROAD, NEWTOWNHAMILTON, NEWRY, DOWN, BT35 0QJ.